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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: $15,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,962

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $14,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerION
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $33,280 $36,280 $14,700
Base Invoice $27,404 $31,044 $33,774 $13,745
Leather seating surfaces 995     700
Package 102A 2,995      
Sun and Sound Package       840
Travel Package       200
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats       80
Side curtain airbags       395
CD changer, in-dash       240
Leather seating surfaces 846     644
Package 102A 2,546      
Sun and Sound Package       773
Travel Package       184
Antilock brakes (ABS)       368
Floor mats       74
Side curtain airbags       363
CD changer, in-dash       221
Options (change) 3,990 0 0 2,855
Options (change) 3,392 0 0 2,627
Destination 815 815 815 590
Total Price $34,085 $34,095 $37,095 $18,145
Total Invoice $31,611 $31,859 $34,589 $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: $10,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,771
Model Year2010201020102007
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, 4190, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/65-18205/55-16
Total Price$34,085$34,095$37,095$18,145
Adjustments for Features-5,260-3,935-7,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,825$30,160$29,885$18,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$1,060$0
Total Invoice$31,611$31,859$34,589$16,962
Adjustments for Features-4,878-3,677-6,7230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,733$28,182$27,866$16,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,449$1,133$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION

Model Year2010201020102007
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
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  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
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$7,505$6,180$9,455$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,260$3,935$7,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,878-3,677-6,7230

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20102007
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
245/65R17 tires400No
Running boards350No
Sunroof900Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested140037%
Total Not Requested237563%

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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