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Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,060

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $2,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,188

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $3,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerSableSable
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $23,935 $27,725
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $22,096 $25,508
Luxury Package 1,450      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75 75
Satellite radio 195 195 195 195
Obstacle detection, rear 255   295 295
Remote start 385 385 395 395
Sunroof 850 850 895 895
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Security Package     695  
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.     795  
Heated front seats     240  
Leather seating surfaces     895  
AWD     1,850 1,850
Stability control       495
Power-adjustable pedals       195
Luxury Package 1,232      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 57 57
Satellite radio 166 166 170 170
Obstacle detection, rear 217   257 257
Remote start 326 326 343 343
Sunroof 723 723 779 779
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,736 1,736
Security Package     605  
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.     692  
Heated front seats     209  
Leather seating surfaces     779  
AWD     1,665 1,665
Stability control       431
Power-adjustable pedals       170
Options (change) 6,830 5,125 8,325 6,390
Options (change) 5,897 4,448 7,292 5,608
Destination 735 735 800 800
Total Price $35,935 $36,975 $33,060 $34,915
Total Invoice $33,422 $34,544 $30,188 $31,916

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Sable
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,257
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerSableSable
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/60-17225/60-18
Total Price$35,935$36,975$33,060$34,915
Adjustments for Features00-25-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,935$36,975$33,035$34,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0$1,240
Total Invoice$33,422$34,544$30,188$31,916
Adjustments for Features00-23-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,422$34,544$30,165$31,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0$1,166

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerSableSable
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $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
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,450$3,450$3,475$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$25$640
Value of Feature Adjustments00-23-585

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year20072008
ModelExplorerSable
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.9 in
Length193.4 in202.1 in
Width73.7 in74.5 in
Height72.8 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,820 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Sable

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Sable Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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