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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: $36,795

Mercury Sable Premier   
Difference: $5,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,523

Mercury Sable Premier   
Difference: $5,131

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerSable
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $29,380
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $26,917
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,995
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Remote start 385 385 395
Sunroof 850 850 895
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,850
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Satellite radio     195
Obstacle detection, rear     295
Power-adjustable pedals     195
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     695
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,736
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 57
Remote start 327 327 343
Sunroof 723 723 779
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,664
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Satellite radio     170
Obstacle detection, rear     257
Power-adjustable pedals     170
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     605
Options (change) 9,765 7,565 6,590
Options (change) 8,520 6,650 5,781
Destination 815 815 825
Total Price $42,195 $43,930 $36,795
Total Invoice $38,654 $40,366 $33,523

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Sable Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,972
Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerSable
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-18
Total Price$42,195$43,930$36,795
Adjustments for Features-1,265-2,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,930$41,165$36,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,654$40,366$33,523
Adjustments for Features-1,159-2,5410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,495$37,825$33,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerSable
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,655$7,155$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$2,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,159-2,5410

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year20092009
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 Weight4,706 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
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 information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

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 information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Mercury Sable Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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