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Ford Explorer vs. Saturn VUE Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Saturn VUE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,255

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $9,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,126

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $9,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerVUE
TrimXLTLimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $25,395
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $23,744
Package 202A 4,100    
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
Cargo cover 130 130 85
3.5L V6   0  
Convenience Package     645
Premium Trim Package     1,075
3.6L V6     1,040
Sunroof     850
Navigation system     2,145
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers     325
Package 202A 3,895    
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
Cargo cover 124 124 78
3.5L V6   0  
Convenience Package     593
Premium Trim Package     989
3.6L V6     973
Sunroof     782
Navigation system     1,973
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers     299
Options (change) 6,860 1,825 6,165
Options (change) 6,517 1,734 5,687
Destination 995 995 695
Total Price $41,875 $44,910 $32,255
Total Invoice $40,001 $42,925 $30,126

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn VUE

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,893
Model Year201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerVUE
TrimXLTLimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6257hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12180, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/60-17
Total Price$41,875$44,910$32,255
Adjustments for Features-5,215-7,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,660$37,330$32,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$40,001$42,925$30,126
Adjustments for Features-4,982-7,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,019$35,680$30,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$661$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn VUE

Model Year201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerVUE
TrimXLTLimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Total Value of Features$8,880$11,245$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,215$7,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,982-7,2450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn VUE

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerVUE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.6 in
Length198.3 in180.1 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.0 in67.0 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.4,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.9 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft326.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft326.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft354.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
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 Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
257 hp@6500
241 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
257 hp@6500
241 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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