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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: $18,145

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $11,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,962

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $10,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerION
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $14,700
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $13,745
Ironman Package 1,495      
Convenience Group 250      
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Side curtain airbags 560     395
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Sun and Sound Package       840
Travel Package       200
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Leather seating surfaces       700
Floor mats       80
CD changer, in-dash       240
Ironman Package 1,271      
Convenience Group 213      
Satellite radio 166 166 166  
Side curtain airbags 476     363
Sunroof 723 723 723  
Sun and Sound Package       773
Travel Package       184
Antilock brakes (ABS)       368
Leather seating surfaces       644
Floor mats       74
CD changer, in-dash       221
Options (change) 3,350 1,045 1,045 2,855
Options (change) 2,849 889 889 2,627
Destination 735 735 735 590
Total Price $29,455 $30,150 $32,895 $18,145
Total Invoice $27,614 $28,414 $30,985 $16,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,155
Model Year2007200720072007
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, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18205/55-16
Total Price$29,455$30,150$32,895$18,145
Adjustments for Features-3,730-3,455-5,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,725$26,695$27,815$18,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$2,090$0
Total Invoice$27,614$28,414$30,985$16,962
Adjustments for Features-3,497-3,256-4,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,117$25,158$26,200$16,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,041$2,083$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION

Model Year2007200720072007
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 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
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 rack$300   
Roof rails $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  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $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 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Floor mats $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 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,150$4,875$6,500$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,730$3,455$5,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,497-3,256-4,7850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20072007
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

Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
White-letter tires0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested125057%
Total Not Requested95043%
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%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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