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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: $18,180

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $25,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,994

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $23,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerION
TrimSport3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $14,700
Base Invoice $38,027 $13,745
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Sun and Sound Package   840
Travel Package   200
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400
Leather seating surfaces   700
Side curtain airbags   395
Floor mats   80
Rear spoiler   275
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Sun and Sound Package   773
Travel Package   184
Antilock brakes (ABS)   368
Leather seating surfaces   644
Side curtain airbags   363
Floor mats   74
Rear spoiler   253
Options (change) 1,595 2,890
Options (change) 1,392 2,659
Destination 895 590
Total Price $43,270 $18,180
Total Invoice $40,314 $16,994

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,817
Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerION
TrimSport3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6145hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$43,270$18,180
Adjustments for Features-10,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,070$18,180
Total Invoice$40,314$16,994
Adjustments for Features-9,5030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,811$16,994

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerION
TrimSport3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,620$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,5030

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerION
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in103.2 in
Length197.1 in184.5 in
Width78.9 in67.2 in
Height70.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.2,901 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Saturn ION specs.

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
Compass0No
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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