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Saturn VUE 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.

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Saturn VUE vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,605

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $3,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,318

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $3,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920072007
ModelVUEExplorerExplorer
TrimXREddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,395 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $23,744 $26,790 $29,361
Class II trailer hitch 350    
Convenience Package 645    
Premium Trim Package 1,075    
3.6L V6 1,040    
Cargo cover 85 90 90
Sunroof 850 850 850
Navigation system 2,145 1,995 1,995
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 325    
AWD 2,000    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,450  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195
Remote start   385 385
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Class II trailer hitch 322    
Convenience Package 593    
Premium Trim Package 989    
3.6L V6 973    
Cargo cover 78 77 77
Sunroof 782 723 723
Navigation system 1,973 1,696 1,696
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 299    
AWD 1,870    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,232  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Remote start   326 326
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 8,515 8,905 7,455
Options (change) 7,879 7,822 6,590
Destination 695 735 735
Total Price $34,605 $38,010 $39,305
Total Invoice $32,318 $35,347 $36,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,043
Model Year200920072007
ModelVUEExplorerExplorer
TrimXREddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine257hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 11290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$34,605$38,010$39,305
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,605$36,950$37,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,045
Total Invoice$32,318$35,347$36,686
Adjustments for Features0-986-1,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,318$34,361$35,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,102

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920072007
ModelVUEExplorerExplorer
TrimXREddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,565$5,625$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-986-1,223

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

Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092007
ModelVUEExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.6 in113.7 in
Length180.1 in193.4 in
Width72.8 in73.7 in
Height67.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,325 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 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		26.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		26.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.3 ft383.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%
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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