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Saturn ASTRA vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ASTRA vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,650

Saturn ASTRA XR   
Difference: $22,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,169

Saturn ASTRA XR   
Difference: $21,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelASTRAExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,595 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $17,386 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Premium Trim Package 995      
Stability control 495      
Sport Handling Package 695      
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,695 1,695  
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Premium Trim Package 915      
Stability control 455      
Sport Handling Package 639      
Panoramic sunroof 1,104 1,610 1,610  
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Options (change) 3,385 1,825 1,825 130
Options (change) 3,113 1,734 1,734 124
Destination 670 995 995 995
Total Price $22,650 $44,910 $48,770 $55,065
Total Invoice $21,169 $42,925 $46,612 $52,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ASTRA vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ASTRA XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,161
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelASTRAExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$22,650$44,910$48,770$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-11,085-12,510-18,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,650$33,825$36,260$36,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,435$3,015
Total Invoice$21,169$42,925$46,612$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-10,595-11,956-17,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,169$32,330$34,656$35,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,326$2,882

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Features Comparison: Saturn ASTRA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelASTRAExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,050$13,135$14,560$20,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,085$12,510$18,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,595-11,956-17,419

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ASTRA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelASTRAExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.9 in112.6 in
Length170.5 in198.3 in
Width69.0 in78.9 in
Height57.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,922 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.8 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn ASTRA XR

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Sport Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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