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Saturn AURA vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Saturn AURA vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,910 Saturn AURA XR V6 | |||
| Difference: $8,180 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,058 Saturn AURA XR V6 | |||
| Difference: $7,280 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | AURA | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | XR V6 | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $27,150 | $31,520 | $37,535 |
| Base Invoice | $25,385 | $29,479 | $34,952 |
| All-weather floor mats | 290 | 75 | 75 |
| Sunroof | 800 | ||
| Package 202A | 3,075 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 267 | 64 | 64 |
| Sunroof | 736 | ||
| Package 202A | 2,614 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | 1,356 | |
| Options (change) | 1,090 | 4,745 | 1,670 |
| Options (change) | 1,003 | 4,034 | 1,420 |
| Destination | 670 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $28,910 | $37,090 | $40,030 |
| Total Invoice | $27,058 | $34,338 | $37,197 |
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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: $4,725 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,081 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | AURA | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | XR V6 | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 252hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/26 MPG | 17/25 MPG | 17/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 8 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-18 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $28,910 | $37,090 | $40,030 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,455 | -5,020 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,910 | $33,635 | $35,010 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,375 |
| Total Invoice | $27,058 | $34,338 | $37,197 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,199 | -4,665 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,058 | $31,139 | $32,532 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,393 |
Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | AURA | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | XR V6 | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,550 | $7,005 | $8,570 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,455 | $5,020 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,199 | -4,665 |
Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | AURA | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 190.9 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,660 lb. | 4,578 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.4 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.2 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.9 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Package 202A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 48% |
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