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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: $42,825

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,541

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusExplorer
TrimLimitedSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,105 $42,770 $37,855
Base Invoice $35,064 $40,418 $35,268
Navigation system 795 795  
Driver Assist Package 1,995 1,995  
Rear spoiler 275    
All-weather floor mats 90 90 75
Sunroof 995 995  
Polished alloy wheels 695   595
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Navigation system 755 755  
Driver Assist Package 1,895 1,895  
Rear spoiler 261    
All-weather floor mats 86 86 64
Sunroof 945 945  
Polished alloy wheels 660   506
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 4,845 3,875 6,765
Options (change) 4,602 3,681 5,751
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $42,825 $47,520 $45,445
Total Invoice $40,541 $44,974 $41,844

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,114
Model Year201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusExplorer
TrimLimitedSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,825$47,520$45,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,825$45,145$42,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,320$0
Total Invoice$40,541$44,974$41,844
Adjustments for Features0-2,248-2,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,541$42,726$39,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusExplorer
TrimLimitedSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,100$7,475$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,248-2,417

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.6 in
Length202.9 in197.1 in
Width76.2 in78.9 in
Height60.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.180.7 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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested317576%
Total Not Requested100024%

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