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Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,055

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $13,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,879

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $11,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerION
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $14,700
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $13,745
Convenience Group 350      
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560 395
Sunroof 850 850 850 750
Leather seating surfaces 695     700
Travel Package       200
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats       80
CD changer, in-dash       240
Convenience Group 298      
Side curtain airbags 476 476 476 363
Sunroof 723 723 723 690
Leather seating surfaces 591     644
Travel Package       184
Antilock brakes (ABS)       368
Floor mats       74
CD changer, in-dash       221
Options (change) 2,455 1,410 1,410 2,765
Options (change) 2,088 1,199 1,199 2,544
Destination 645 645 645 590
Total Price $31,325 $32,255 $34,570 $18,055
Total Invoice $28,494 $29,362 $31,422 $16,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,609
Model Year2006200620062007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerION
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6145hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$31,325$32,255$34,570$18,055
Adjustments for Features-3,305-3,480-4,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,020$28,775$29,715$18,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$1,695$0
Total Invoice$28,494$29,362$31,422$16,879
Adjustments for Features-3,006-3,168-4,4130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,488$26,194$27,009$16,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$706$1,521$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION

Model Year2006200620062007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerION
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
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$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
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
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $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 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,700$4,875$6,250$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$3,480$4,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,006-3,168-4,4130

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20062007
ModelExplorerION
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in103.2 in
Length193.4 in184.5 in
Width73.7 in67.2 in
Height72.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,753 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.3 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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