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Ford Explorer vs. Saturn SKY Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Saturn SKY Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,565

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $930

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,997

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSKYSKY
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedRoadsterRed Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $27,595 $31,905
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $25,801 $29,831
Leather seating surfaces 695        
235/65R18   595      
Premium Trim Package       795 475
CD changer, in-dash       295 295
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers       395  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       795  
Leather seating surfaces 591        
235/65R18   506      
Premium Trim Package       731 437
CD changer, in-dash       271 271
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers       363  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       731  
Options (change) 695 595 0 2,280 770
Options (change) 591 506 0 2,096 708
Destination 645 645 645 620 620
Total Price $29,565 $31,440 $33,160 $30,495 $33,295
Total Invoice $26,997 $28,669 $30,223 $28,517 $31,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn SKY

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,908
Model Year20062006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSKYSKY
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedRoadsterRed Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6173hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7225, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18245/65-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,565$31,440$33,160$30,495$33,295
Adjustments for Features-2,615-3,090-4,4650-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,950$28,350$28,695$30,495$33,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$1,745$0$2,725
Total Invoice$26,997$28,669$30,223$28,517$31,159
Adjustments for Features-2,388-2,818-4,0700-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,609$25,851$26,153$28,517$31,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,242$1,544$0$2,572

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn SKY

Model Year20062006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSKYSKY
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedRoadsterRed Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bodyside moldings $75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Satellite radio   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0$0$0  
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$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats  $200  
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, 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 
All-terrain tires  $0  
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires $0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,425$4,900$6,275$1,810$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$3,090$4,465$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,388-2,818-4,0700-70

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn SKY

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerSKY
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.7 in95.1 in
Length193.4 in161.1 in
Width73.7 in71.4 in
Height72.8 in50.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 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 ft32.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft32.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft35.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn SKY Roadster

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1175102%
Total Not Requested-25-2%

Option Package Details
Saturn SKY Red Line

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%

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