Mercury Sable Mercury Sable 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2012

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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: $35,610

Mercury Sable Premier   
Difference: $9,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,521

Mercury Sable Premier   
Difference: $9,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelSableExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,725 $37,855
Base Invoice $25,508 $35,268
Navigation system 1,995  
Stability control 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Satellite radio 195  
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
Remote start 395  
Power-adjustable pedals 195  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695  
Sunroof 895  
AWD 1,850 2,000
Polished alloy wheels   595
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation system 1,736  
Stability control 431  
All-weather floor mats 57 64
Satellite radio 170  
Obstacle detection, rear 257  
Remote start 343  
Power-adjustable pedals 170  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605  
Sunroof 779  
AWD 1,665 1,820
Polished alloy wheels   506
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 7,085 6,515
Options (change) 6,213 5,659
Destination 800 825
Total Price $35,610 $45,195
Total Invoice $32,521 $41,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Sable Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,730
Model Year20082012
ModelSableExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,610$45,195
Adjustments for Features0-5,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,610$39,240
Total Invoice$32,521$41,752
Adjustments for Features0-5,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,521$36,251

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Features Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelSableExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,400$11,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,501

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelSableExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.6 in
Length202.1 in197.1 in
Width74.5 in78.9 in
Height61.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,820 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.280.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested77540%
Total Not Requested115060%

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