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Ford Explorer vs. Saturn AURA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Saturn AURA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,780

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $7,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,157

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $7,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerAURAAURA
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXEXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $20,405 $25,675
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $19,079 $24,006
Luxury Package 1,450      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Sunroof 850 850 800 800
Remote start 385 385    
Preferred Package     440  
Enhanced Convenience Package     425 425
Convenience Package     840  
Premium Trim Package     740 800
Floor mats     80  
Machined alloy wheels     400  
Luxury Package 1,232      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Satellite radio 166 166    
Sunroof 723 723 736 736
Remote start 326 326    
Preferred Package     405  
Enhanced Convenience Package     391 391
Convenience Package     773  
Premium Trim Package     681 736
Floor mats     74  
Machined alloy wheels     368  
Options (change) 3,230 1,780 3,725 2,025
Options (change) 2,745 1,513 3,428 1,863
Destination 735 735 650 650
Total Price $32,335 $33,630 $24,780 $28,350
Total Invoice $30,270 $31,609 $23,157 $26,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn AURA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,866
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerAURAAURA
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXEXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6240, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$32,335$33,630$24,780$28,350
Adjustments for Features-2,400-2,6500-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,935$30,980$24,780$26,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0$2,170
Total Invoice$30,270$31,609$23,157$26,519
Adjustments for Features-2,247-2,4910-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,023$29,118$23,157$25,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,095$0$2,052

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerAURAAURA
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXEXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
4-speed automatic  $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400 $400
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,575$4,825$2,175$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$2,650$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,247-2,4910-1,310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20072008
ModelExplorerAURA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.3 in
Length193.4 in190.9 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height72.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.6 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 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested62589%
Total Not Requested7511%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XR

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%

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