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Saturn Relay vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn Relay vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,235

Saturn Relay 3   
Difference: $10,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,085

Saturn Relay 3   
Difference: $10,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelRelayExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim3XLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,750 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $24,932 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Premium Seating Package 1,350        
Touring Package 260        
Stability control 450        
Satellite radio 325        
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 175        
Navigation system 1,995        
Remote start 190        
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Second-row buckets   695 695 695 695
Package 202A   4,100      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Premium Seating Package 1,256        
Touring Package 242        
Stability control 418        
Satellite radio 302        
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 163        
Navigation system 1,855        
Remote start 177        
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Second-row buckets   660 660 660 660
Package 202A   3,895      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 4,745 7,725 2,690 2,690 2,690
Options (change) 4,413 7,338 2,555 2,555 2,555
Destination 740 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,235 $42,740 $45,775 $49,635 $57,625
Total Invoice $30,085 $40,822 $43,746 $47,433 $55,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn Relay vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn Relay 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,577
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelRelayExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim3XLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,235$42,740$45,775$49,635$57,625
Adjustments for Features0-4,355-6,520-8,195-14,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,235$38,385$39,255$41,440$42,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$870$3,055$4,530
Total Invoice$30,085$40,822$43,746$47,433$55,062
Adjustments for Features0-4,160-6,231-7,831-14,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,085$36,662$37,515$39,602$41,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$853$2,940$4,344

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Features Comparison: Saturn Relay vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelRelayExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim3XLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Air compressor$35    
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125    
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power sliding door$400    
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250    
Cargo net$40    
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead console, modular (without modules)$50    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless headphones (optional)$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Foldaway tray table, front row$75    
Foldaway tray table, second row$75    
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50$50
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Removable second row seats$0    
Removable third row seats$0    
Seatback storage compartments, front seats$75    
Seatback storage compartments, second row seats$75    
Stowable third row seats $600   
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$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,625$9,980$12,145$13,820$20,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,355$6,520$8,195$14,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,160-6,231-7,831-14,056

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn Relay vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelRelayExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in112.6 in
Length204.9 in198.3 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height68.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,273 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room48.6 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom36.2 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
74.1 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
136.5 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn Relay 3

Premium Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Air compressor35No
Total Requested25052%
Total Not Requested23548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested125035%
Total Not Requested230065%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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