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Saturn Outlook vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn Outlook vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,135

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,645

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelOutlookExplorer
TrimXRLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,450 $32,395
Base Invoice $32,555 $30,178
Class III trailer hitch 495  
Enhanced Convenience Package 690  
Convenience Package 870  
Navigation system 2,340 1,995
Bose Audio Package 565  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295
Sunroof 1,400  
Second-row buckets 495  
Second-row high console 300  
AWD 2,000 2,325
Third-row seat   375
Sun and Sirius Package   560
Rear HVAC unit   285
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
255/50R20   630
Class III trailer hitch 460  
Enhanced Convenience Package 642  
Convenience Package 810  
Navigation system 2,176 1,696
Bose Audio Package 525  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,204 1,101
Sunroof 1,302  
Second-row buckets 460  
Second-row high console 279  
AWD 1,890 2,117
Third-row seat   319
Sun and Sirius Package   476
Rear HVAC unit   243
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   326
255/50R20   536
Options (change) 10,450 9,955
Options (change) 9,748 8,682
Destination 735 785
Total Price $45,635 $43,135
Total Invoice $43,038 $39,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn Outlook vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,252
Model Year20092008
ModelOutlookExplorer
TrimXRLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/50-20
Total Price$45,635$43,135
Adjustments for Features-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,425$43,135
Total Invoice$43,038$39,645
Adjustments for Features-1,1410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,897$39,645

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Features Comparison: Saturn Outlook vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
ModelOutlookExplorer
TrimXRLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,600$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1410

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See a complete comparison of Saturn Outlook vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Saturn Outlook vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
ModelOutlookExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in113.7 in
Length200.7 in193.4 in
Width78.2 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,936 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		117.0 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saturn Outlook vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Saturn Outlook XR

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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