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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: $20,735

Saturn ASTRA XR   
Difference: $16,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,386

Saturn ASTRA XR   
Difference: $15,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelASTRAExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,425 $32,900 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $16,292 $30,679 $35,528 $38,862
Stability control 495      
Premium Trim Package 995      
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,595 1,595 1,595
Cargo cover   135 135 135
Package 201A   1,500    
Stability control 455      
Premium Trim Package 915      
Panoramic sunroof 1,104 1,392 1,392 1,392
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Package 201A   1,309    
Options (change) 2,690 3,230 1,730 1,730
Options (change) 2,474 2,819 1,510 1,510
Destination 620 895 895 895
Total Price $20,735 $37,025 $40,725 $44,300
Total Invoice $19,386 $34,393 $37,933 $41,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ASTRA vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ASTRA XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,729
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelASTRAExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$20,735$37,025$40,725$44,300
Adjustments for Features0-4,605-7,670-8,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,735$32,420$33,055$35,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$3,185
Total Invoice$19,386$34,393$37,933$41,267
Adjustments for Features0-4,278-7,144-8,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,386$30,115$30,789$33,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$674$3,052

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Features Comparison: Saturn ASTRA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelASTRAExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
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
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
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 spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
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 recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,600$7,205$10,270$11,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,605$7,670$8,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,278-7,144-8,100

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ASTRA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082014
ModelASTRAExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.9 in112.6 in
Length170.5 in197.1 in
Width69.0 in78.9 in
Height57.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,922 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 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
12.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.8 ft380.7 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

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