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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: $36,795

Mercury Sable Premier   
Difference: $5,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,523

Mercury Sable Premier   
Difference: $5,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelSableExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,380 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $26,917 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 1,995 2,505 1,995
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Remote start 395 385 385
Satellite radio 195    
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Power-adjustable pedals 195    
Sunroof 895 850 850
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695    
AWD 1,850 2,320 2,320
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation system 1,736 2,129 1,696
All-weather floor mats 57 64 64
Remote start 343 327 327
Satellite radio 170    
Obstacle detection, rear 257    
Power-adjustable pedals 170    
Sunroof 779 723 723
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605    
AWD 1,664 2,112 2,112
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 6,590 9,765 7,565
Options (change) 5,781 8,520 6,650
Destination 825 815 815
Total Price $36,795 $42,195 $43,930
Total Invoice $33,523 $38,654 $40,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Sable Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,972
Model Year200920092009
ModelSableExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,795$42,195$43,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,265-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,795$40,930$41,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$33,523$38,654$40,366
Adjustments for Features0-1,159-2,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,523$37,495$37,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330

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Features Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092009
ModelSableExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,390$5,655$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,265$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,159-2,541

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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