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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: $28,564

Saturn VUE V6   
Difference: $17,876

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,684

Saturn VUE V6   
Difference: $17,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162007
ModelExplorerExplorerVUE
TrimSportPlatinumV6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,500 $52,970 $21,750
Base Invoice $41,543 $50,587 $20,336
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Red Line Package     2,495
Side curtain airbags     395
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,140
Satellite radio     199
AWD     1,960
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
Red Line Package     2,295
Side curtain airbags     363
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,049
Satellite radio     183
AWD     1,833
Options (change) 1,995 1,995 6,189
Options (change) 1,895 1,895 5,723
Destination 945 945 625
Total Price $46,440 $55,910 $28,564
Total Invoice $44,383 $53,427 $26,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn VUE

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,131
Model Year201620162007
ModelExplorerExplorerVUE
TrimSportPlatinumV6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6248hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/50-18
Total Price$46,440$55,910$28,564
Adjustments for Features-8,965-16,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,475$39,220$28,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$0
Total Invoice$44,383$53,427$26,684
Adjustments for Features-8,568-15,9490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,815$37,478$26,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,663$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn VUE

Model Year201620162007
ModelExplorerExplorerVUE
TrimSportPlatinumV6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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  
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,310$22,035$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,965$16,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,568-15,9490

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Saturn VUE

Model Year20162007
ModelExplorerVUE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.6 in
Length198.3 in181.3 in
Width78.9 in71.5 in
Height70.0 in66.5 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,619 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.8 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 ft330.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft330.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft363.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE V6

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Red Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
245/50R18 tires400No
Total Requested207584%
Total Not Requested40016%

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