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Saturn VUE vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn VUE vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,565

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $4,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,682

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $4,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelVUEExplorer
TrimXRXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,395 $29,280
Base Invoice $23,744 $27,404
Class II trailer hitch 350  
3.6L V6 1,040  
Cargo cover 85  
AWD 2,000 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
Class II trailer hitch 322  
3.6L V6 973  
Cargo cover 78  
AWD 1,870 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 3,475 4,300
Options (change) 3,243 3,873
Destination 695 815
Total Price $29,565 $34,395
Total Invoice $27,682 $32,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,028
Model Year20092010
ModelVUEExplorer
TrimXRXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine257hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/70-16
Total Price$29,565$34,395
Adjustments for Features-6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,905$34,395
Total Invoice$27,682$32,092
Adjustments for Features-6180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,064$32,092

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
ModelVUEExplorer
TrimXRXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$4,565$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6180

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

Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
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
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%
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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