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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: $35,110

Mercury Sable Premier   
Difference: $11,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,086

Mercury Sable Premier   
Difference: $12,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelExplorerExplorerSable
TrimSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,500 $52,970 $27,725
Base Invoice $41,543 $50,587 $25,508
Navigation system 795   1,995
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Satellite radio     195
Obstacle detection, rear     295
Remote start     395
Sunroof     895
Stability control     495
Power-adjustable pedals     195
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     195
AWD     1,850
Navigation system 755   1,736
All-weather floor mats 71 71 57
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Satellite radio     170
Obstacle detection, rear     257
Remote start     343
Sunroof     779
Stability control     431
Power-adjustable pedals     170
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     170
AWD     1,665
Options (change) 2,465 75 6,585
Options (change) 2,341 71 5,778
Destination 945 945 800
Total Price $46,910 $53,990 $35,110
Total Invoice $44,829 $51,603 $32,086

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Sable Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,584
Model Year201620162008
ModelExplorerExplorerSable
TrimSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-18
Total Price$46,910$53,990$35,110
Adjustments for Features-6,445-12,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,465$41,295$35,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0
Total Invoice$44,829$51,603$32,086
Adjustments for Features-6,159-12,1340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,670$39,469$32,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$799$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year201620162008
ModelExplorerExplorerSable
TrimSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,395$18,645$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,445$12,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,159-12,1340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerSable
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.9 in
Length198.3 in202.1 in
Width78.9 in74.5 in
Height70.0 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,820 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft321.2 ft3

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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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