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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: $33,960

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $13,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,725

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $12,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerVUE
TrimSportXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $25,395
Base Invoice $40,191 $23,744
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo cover 130 85
Navigation system 795 2,145
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium Trim Package   1,075
Class II trailer hitch   350
3.6L V6   1,040
Sunroof   850
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers   325
AWD   2,000
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Rear bumper protector 66  
Cargo cover 114 78
Navigation system 694 1,973
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Premium Trim Package   989
Class II trailer hitch   322
3.6L V6   973
Sunroof   782
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers   299
AWD   1,870
Options (change) 3,165 7,870
Options (change) 2,763 7,286
Destination 895 695
Total Price $47,160 $33,960
Total Invoice $43,849 $31,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn VUE

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,680
Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerVUE
TrimSportXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6257hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-17
Total Price$47,160$33,960
Adjustments for Features-4,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,380$33,960
Total Invoice$43,849$31,725
Adjustments for Features-4,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,405$31,725

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn VUE

Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerVUE
TrimSportXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
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 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar 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$10,495$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4440

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn VUE

Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerVUE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.6 in
Length197.1 in180.1 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.4 in67.0 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,325 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft326.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft326.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft354.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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