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Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ASTRA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ASTRA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,955

Saturn ASTRA XR   
Difference: $9,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,530

Saturn ASTRA XR   
Difference: $7,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerASTRA
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $18,595
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $17,386
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560  
Cargo cover 80 80 80  
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Stability control       495
Premium Trim Package       995
Panoramic sunroof       1,200
Side curtain airbags 476 476 476  
Cargo cover 68 68 68  
Leather seating surfaces 591      
Sunroof 723 723 723  
Stability control       455
Premium Trim Package       915
Panoramic sunroof       1,104
Options (change) 2,185 1,490 1,490 2,690
Options (change) 1,858 1,267 1,267 2,474
Destination 645 645 645 670
Total Price $31,055 $32,335 $34,650 $21,955
Total Invoice $28,264 $29,430 $31,490 $20,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ASTRA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ASTRA XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,369
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerASTRA
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$31,055$32,335$34,650$21,955
Adjustments for Features-1,500-1,975-3,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,555$30,360$31,300$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$1,745$0
Total Invoice$28,264$29,430$31,490$20,530
Adjustments for Features-1,365-1,798-3,0440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,899$27,632$28,446$20,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$1,547$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ASTRA

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerASTRA
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,475$4,950$6,325$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$1,975$3,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,365-1,798-3,0440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ASTRA

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerASTRA
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in102.9 in
Length193.4 in170.5 in
Width73.7 in69.0 in
Height72.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,922 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.3 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 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft344.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn ASTRA XR

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%

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