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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: $28,340

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $6,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,080

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $6,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelExplorerSableSable
TrimXLTBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $23,935 $27,725
Base Invoice $27,404 $22,096 $25,508
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Remote start 385 395 395
AWD 2,320 1,850 1,850
SYNC   395  
Security Package   695  
Satellite radio   195 195
Stability control     495
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 64 57 57
Remote start 327 343 343
AWD 2,112 1,665 1,665
SYNC   344  
Security Package   605  
Satellite radio   170 170
Stability control     431
Options (change) 4,760 3,605 3,010
Options (change) 4,264 3,184 2,666
Destination 815 800 800
Total Price $34,855 $28,340 $31,535
Total Invoice $32,483 $26,080 $28,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Sable
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,266
Model Year201020082008
ModelExplorerSableSable
TrimXLTBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/60-17225/60-18
Total Price$34,855$28,340$31,535
Adjustments for Features-1,2200-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,635$28,340$29,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$32,483$26,080$28,974
Adjustments for Features-1,1370-2,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,346$26,080$26,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$698

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year201020082008
ModelExplorerSableSable
TrimXLTBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,620$3,400$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,220$0$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1370-2,196

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year20102008
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested52588%
Total Not Requested7512%

Option Package Details
Mercury Sable

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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