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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: $36,175 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $4,380 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,508 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $4,877 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Limited | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $37,105 | $29,245 | $32,395 |
| Base Invoice | $35,064 | $27,273 | $30,178 |
| Navigation system | 795 | 1,995 | 1,995 |
| All-weather floor mats | 90 | 55 | 55 |
| Sunroof | 995 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 695 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | |
| 255/50R20 | 1,325 | ||
| Audiophile Package | 510 | ||
| Remote start | 385 | 385 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | ||
| Navigation system | 755 | 1,696 | 1,696 |
| All-weather floor mats | 86 | 47 | 47 |
| Sunroof | 945 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 660 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | |
| 255/50R20 | 1,127 | ||
| Audiophile Package | 433 | ||
| Remote start | 326 | 326 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 251 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,575 | 6,415 | 2,995 |
| Options (change) | 2,446 | 5,453 | 2,545 |
| Destination | 875 | 785 | 785 |
| Total Price | $40,555 | $36,445 | $36,175 |
| Total Invoice | $38,385 | $33,511 | $33,508 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,330 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Limited | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 288hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 190, 7 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-20 | 255/50-20 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $40,555 | $36,445 | $36,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,880 | 0 | -250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,675 | $36,445 | $35,925 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $520 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $38,385 | $33,511 | $33,508 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,779 | 0 | -232 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,606 | $33,511 | $33,276 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $235 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Limited | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| White-letter tires | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,870 | $3,990 | $4,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,880 | $0 | $250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,779 | 0 | -232 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| 255/50R20 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/50R20 tires | 400 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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