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Ford Explorer vs. Saturn Relay Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Saturn Relay Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,235

Saturn Relay 3   
Difference: $10,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,085

Saturn Relay 3   
Difference: $10,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRelay
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $26,750
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $24,932
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Second-row buckets 695 695 695 695  
Package 202A 4,100        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Touring Package         260
Stability control         450
Premium Seating Package         1,350
Trailering equipment (7 wire)         175
Remote start         190
Satellite radio         325
Navigation system         1,995
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Second-row buckets 660 660 660 660  
Package 202A 3,895        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Touring Package         242
Stability control         418
Premium Seating Package         1,256
Trailering equipment (7 wire)         163
Remote start         177
Satellite radio         302
Navigation system         1,855
Options (change) 7,725 2,690 2,690 2,690 4,745
Options (change) 7,338 2,555 2,555 2,555 4,413
Destination 995 995 995 995 740
Total Price $42,740 $45,775 $49,635 $57,625 $32,235
Total Invoice $40,822 $43,746 $47,433 $55,062 $30,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn Relay

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn Relay 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,577
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRelay
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6201hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$42,740$45,775$49,635$57,625$32,235
Adjustments for Features-4,355-6,520-8,195-14,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,385$39,255$41,440$42,915$32,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$870$3,055$4,530$0
Total Invoice$40,822$43,746$47,433$55,062$30,085
Adjustments for Features-4,160-6,231-7,831-14,0560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,662$37,515$39,602$41,006$30,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$853$2,940$4,344$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn Relay

Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRelay
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Air compressor    $35
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power sliding door    $400
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Cargo net    $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead console, modular (without modules)    $50
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless headphones (optional)    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Foldaway tray table, front row    $75
Foldaway tray table, second row    $75
Folding third row seats    $600
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Removable second row seats    $0
Removable third row seats    $0
Seatback storage compartments, front seats    $75
Seatback storage compartments, second row seats    $75
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,980$12,145$13,820$20,335$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,355$6,520$8,195$14,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,160-6,231-7,831-14,0560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn Relay

Model Year20182006
ModelExplorerRelay
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in121.1 in
Length198.3 in204.9 in
Width78.9 in72.0 in
Height70.0 in68.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.25.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in48.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft326.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft374.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3136.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested125035%
Total Not Requested230065%

Option Package Details
Saturn Relay 3

Trailering equipment (7 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Air compressor35No
Total Requested25052%
Total Not Requested23548%
Premium Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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