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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,565

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,350

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelTaurusExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,105 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $35,064 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 795 2,505 1,995
All-weather floor mats 90 75 75
Sunroof 995 850 850
Polished alloy wheels 695    
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325  
Remote start   385 385
Navigation system 755 2,129 1,696
All-weather floor mats 86 64 64
Sunroof 945 723 723
Polished alloy wheels 660    
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127  
Remote start   327 327
Options (change) 2,575 6,135 3,305
Options (change) 2,446 5,216 2,810
Destination 875 815 815
Total Price $40,555 $38,565 $39,670
Total Invoice $38,385 $35,350 $36,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,705
Model Year201820092009
ModelTaurusExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$40,555$38,565$39,670
Adjustments for Features-1,8650-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,690$38,565$37,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$0
Total Invoice$38,385$35,350$36,526
Adjustments for Features-1,7650-1,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,620$35,350$34,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820092009
ModelTaurusExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr 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 
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  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound$250  
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 $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
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
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$5,795$3,930$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7650-1,611

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
ModelTaurusExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in113.7 in
Length202.9 in193.4 in
Width76.2 in73.7 in
Height60.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.183.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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