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Saturn AURA vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,210

Saturn AURA XR V6   
Difference: $1,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,334

Saturn AURA XR V6   
Difference: $1,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200720072007
ModelAURAExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXR V6XLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,150 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $25,385 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
All-weather floor mats 290   55 55
Sunroof 800 850 850 850
CD changer, in-dash 300      
Convenience Group   250    
Ironman Package   1,495    
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Remote start   385 385 385
Side curtain airbags   560    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,450  
All-weather floor mats 267   47 47
Sunroof 736 723 723 723
CD changer, in-dash 276      
Convenience Group   213    
Ironman Package   1,271    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166 166
Remote start   326 326 326
Side curtain airbags   476    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,232  
Options (change) 1,390 5,030 4,580 3,130
Options (change) 1,279 4,367 3,984 2,752
Destination 670 735 735 735
Total Price $29,210 $31,135 $33,685 $34,980
Total Invoice $27,334 $29,132 $31,509 $32,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XR V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,751
Model Year2009200720072007
ModelAURAExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXR V6XLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$29,210$31,135$33,685$34,980
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,450-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,210$31,085$32,235$33,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150$2,195
Total Invoice$27,334$29,132$31,509$32,848
Adjustments for Features0-47-1,356-1,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,334$29,085$30,153$31,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,068$2,167

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200720072007
ModelAURAExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXR V6XLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass$0 $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,425$3,475$4,875$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,450$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-1,356-1,596

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092007
ModelAURAExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in113.7 in
Length190.9 in193.4 in
Width70.3 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
14.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.983.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
White-letter tires0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested90041%
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 Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75043%
Total Not Requested97557%
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

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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