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Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $18,775 Saturn ION 3 | |||
| Difference: $18,540 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $17,541 Saturn ION 3 | |||
| Difference: $17,047 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | ION |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | 3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,095 | $37,855 | $14,700 |
| Base Invoice | $30,027 | $35,268 | $13,745 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Package 205A | 2,800 | ||
| Sun and Sound Package | 840 | ||
| Travel Package | 200 | ||
| Enhanced Performance Package | 995 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 700 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 395 | ||
| Floor mats | 80 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | 1,356 | |
| Package 205A | 2,380 | ||
| Sun and Sound Package | 773 | ||
| Travel Package | 184 | ||
| Enhanced Performance Package | 915 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 644 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 363 | ||
| Floor mats | 74 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 253 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,395 | 1,595 | 3,485 |
| Options (change) | 3,736 | 1,356 | 3,206 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 590 |
| Total Price | $37,315 | $40,275 | $18,775 |
| Total Invoice | $34,588 | $37,449 | $17,541 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,205 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,248 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | ION |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | 3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 175hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 17/25 MPG | 25/34 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 390, 12 | 160, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $37,315 | $40,275 | $18,775 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,335 | -8,650 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,980 | $31,625 | $18,775 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,645 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $34,588 | $37,449 | $17,541 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,799 | -8,043 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,789 | $29,406 | $17,541 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,617 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | ION |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | 3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | |
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,405 | $10,720 | $2,070 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,335 | $8,650 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,799 | -8,043 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | ION |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.2 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 67.2 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 57.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,557 lb. | 2,752 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 13.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 49.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 48.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 33.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Package 205A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Unbranded, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 1975 | 65% |
Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| Travel Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 11% |
| Enhanced Performance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6200 164 lb-ft@4800 | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 14% |
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