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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,150 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| Difference: $3,315 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,524 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| Difference: $4,775 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Limited | SHO | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $37,105 | $42,770 | $30,200 | $32,515 |
| Base Invoice | $35,064 | $40,418 | $27,518 | $29,578 |
| Navigation system | 795 | 795 | 1,995 | 1,995 |
| Sunroof | 995 | 995 | 850 | 850 |
| Polished alloy wheels | 695 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | ||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | |||
| 235/65R18 | 595 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 255 | 255 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | |||
| Navigation system | 755 | 755 | 1,696 | 1,696 |
| Sunroof | 945 | 945 | 723 | 723 |
| Polished alloy wheels | 660 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | ||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | |||
| 235/65R18 | 506 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 217 | 217 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,485 | 1,790 | 6,305 | 4,010 |
| Options (change) | 2,360 | 1,700 | 5,361 | 3,410 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 645 | 645 |
| Total Price | $40,465 | $45,435 | $37,150 | $37,170 |
| Total Invoice | $38,299 | $42,993 | $33,524 | $33,633 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,461 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Limited | SHO | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 288hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-20 | 245/45-20 | 235/65-18 | 245/65-17 |
| Total Price | $40,465 | $45,435 | $37,150 | $37,170 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,445 | -4,945 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,020 | $40,490 | $37,150 | $37,170 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,470 | $0 | $20 |
| Total Invoice | $38,299 | $42,993 | $33,524 | $33,633 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,314 | -4,679 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,985 | $38,314 | $33,524 | $33,633 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,329 | $0 | $109 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Limited | SHO | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,095 | $8,595 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,445 | $4,945 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,314 | -4,679 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,970 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 235/65R18 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/65R18 tires | 400 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 225 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 225 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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