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Saturn VUE vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn VUE vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,015

Saturn VUE XE   
Difference: $7,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,146

Saturn VUE XE   
Difference: $7,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelVUEVUETaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimXEXRSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,525 $24,800 $30,025 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $20,126 $23,188 $28,374 $35,064 $40,418
Preferred Package 795        
Convenience Package 595 595      
Premium Trim Package 1,075 1,075      
Floor mats 80        
Sunroof 850 850 995 995 995
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 795 795 795
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 325 325      
Package 201A     1,050    
Leather seating surfaces     1,495    
Preferred Package 731        
Convenience Package 547 547      
Premium Trim Package 989 989      
Floor mats 74        
Sunroof 782 782 945 945 945
Navigation system 1,973 1,973 755 755 755
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 299 299      
Package 201A     999    
Leather seating surfaces     1,420    
Options (change) 5,865 4,990 4,335 1,790 1,790
Options (change) 5,395 4,590 4,119 1,700 1,700
Destination 625 625 875 875 875
Total Price $28,015 $30,415 $35,235 $39,770 $45,435
Total Invoice $26,146 $28,403 $33,368 $37,639 $42,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE XE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,953
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelVUEVUETaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimXEXRSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4257hp V6288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4A6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 11180, 11?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16235/60-17235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$28,015$30,415$35,235$39,770$45,435
Adjustments for Features0-715-1,340-4,205-6,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$29,700$33,895$35,565$38,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,685$0$1,670$4,760
Total Invoice$26,146$28,403$33,368$37,639$42,993
Adjustments for Features0-668-1,269-3,980-6,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,146$27,735$32,099$33,659$36,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,589$0$1,560$4,478

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelVUEVUETaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimXEXRSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed automatic $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Curve control  $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40   
Cargo net   $40$40
Roof rails $250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Fog lights $125   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50  
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,215$3,930$4,555$7,420$9,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715$1,340$4,205$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-668-1,269-3,980-6,416

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082018
ModelVUETaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.6 in112.9 in
Length180.1 in202.9 in
Width72.8 in76.2 in
Height67.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.5 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested805100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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