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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: $11,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,189

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $11,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelExplorerSableSable
TrimSportBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $23,935 $27,725
Base Invoice $38,862 $22,096 $25,508
Navigation system 795 1,995 1,995
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
SYNC   395  
Security Package   695  
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.   795  
Satellite radio   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   295 295
Sunroof   895 895
Heated front seats   240  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
AWD   1,850 1,850
Stability control     495
Navigation system 694 1,736 1,736
All-weather floor mats 66 57 57
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
SYNC   344  
Security Package   605  
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.   692  
Satellite radio   170 170
Obstacle detection, rear   257 257
Sunroof   779 779
Heated front seats   209  
Leather seating surfaces   779  
AWD   1,665 1,665
Stability control     431
Options (change) 2,465 8,325 5,800
Options (change) 2,152 7,293 5,095
Destination 895 800 800
Total Price $45,035 $33,060 $34,325
Total Invoice $41,909 $30,189 $31,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Sable
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,304
Model Year201420082008
ModelExplorerSableSable
TrimSportBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/60-17225/60-18
Total Price$45,035$33,060$34,325
Adjustments for Features-4,7450-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,290$33,060$33,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900
Total Invoice$41,909$30,189$31,403
Adjustments for Features-4,4160-334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,493$30,189$31,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$880

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year201420082008
ModelExplorerSableSable
TrimSportBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
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  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,970$5,225$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,745$0$365
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4160-334

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year20142008
ModelExplorerSable
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.9 in
Length197.1 in202.1 in
Width78.9 in74.5 in
Height70.4 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,820 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Sable

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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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