Mercury Sable Mercury Sable 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2010

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Mercury Sable vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Sable vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,340

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $6,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,080

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $6,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelSableSableExplorer
TrimBasePremierXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,935 $27,725 $29,280
Base Invoice $22,096 $25,508 $27,404
Security Package 695    
SYNC 395    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Remote start 395 395 385
Satellite radio 195 195  
AWD 1,850 1,850 2,320
Stability control   495  
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
4.6L V8     1,310
Security Package 605    
SYNC 344    
All-weather floor mats 57 57 64
Remote start 343 343 327
Satellite radio 170 170  
AWD 1,665 1,665 2,112
Stability control   431  
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
4.6L V8     1,192
Options (change) 3,605 3,010 4,760
Options (change) 3,184 2,666 4,264
Destination 800 800 815
Total Price $28,340 $31,535 $34,855
Total Invoice $26,080 $28,974 $32,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Sable
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,266
Model Year200820082010
ModelSableSableExplorer
TrimBasePremierXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/60-18235/70-16
Total Price$28,340$31,535$34,855
Adjustments for Features0-2,390-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,340$29,145$33,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0
Total Invoice$26,080$28,974$32,483
Adjustments for Features0-2,196-1,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,080$26,778$31,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$698$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082010
ModelSableSableExplorer
TrimBasePremierXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Full-size spare tire  $225
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net $40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,400$5,790$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,390$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,196-1,137

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
ModelSableExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in113.7 in
Length202.1 in193.4 in
Width74.5 in73.7 in
Height61.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,820 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Sable

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested52588%
Total Not Requested7512%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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