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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: $45,615

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,165

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelTaurusExplorer
TrimSHOSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $42,770 $43,100
Base Invoice $40,418 $40,191
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 90 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90
Sunroof 995  
Package 401A   4,300
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation system 755  
All-weather floor mats 86 66
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 79
Sunroof 945  
Package 401A   3,752
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 1,970 6,060
Options (change) 1,872 5,289
Destination 875 895
Total Price $45,615 $50,055
Total Invoice $43,165 $46,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $871
Model Year20182015
ModelTaurusExplorer
TrimSHOSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$45,615$50,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,615$47,530
Total Invoice$43,165$46,375
Adjustments for Features0-2,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,165$44,036

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
ModelTaurusExplorer
TrimSHOSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Stowable third row seats $600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$6,000$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,339

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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 Weight4,343 lb.4,921 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested245078%
Total Not Requested70022%

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