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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: $35,905

Mercury Sable Premier   
Difference: $10,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,748

Mercury Sable Premier   
Difference: $10,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerSable
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $29,380
Base Invoice $40,191 $26,917
Navigation system 795 1,995
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Satellite radio   195
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Remote start   395
Sunroof   895
AWD   1,850
Navigation system 694 1,736
All-weather floor mats 66 57
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Satellite radio   170
Obstacle detection, rear   257
Remote start   343
Sunroof   779
AWD   1,664
Options (change) 2,465 5,700
Options (change) 2,152 5,006
Destination 895 825
Total Price $46,460 $35,905
Total Invoice $43,238 $32,748

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Sable Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,460
Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerSable
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-18
Total Price$46,460$35,905
Adjustments for Features-4,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,130$35,905
Total Invoice$43,238$32,748
Adjustments for Features-4,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,208$32,748

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerSable
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $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
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $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
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,830$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0300

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year20152009
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable specs.

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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