Compare 2003 Mercury Sable - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $20,625 | $22,685 | $24,235 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $18,918 | $20,914 | $22,175 |
| Destination | $670 | $610 | $660 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Floor Console | Partial | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Delay | Delay | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Split-bench | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 6 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center Flip-folding | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | Bench | 60-40 Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Premium Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| CD Player | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | 6 Performance |
| Amplifier | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | SecuriLock | Passlock II | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Optional | Theftlock |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | Saturn New Car Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Integrated Roof | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Composite/galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Black |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Body-colored |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Liftgate | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Front Tires | P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR16.0 BSW Performance AS | P215/70SR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Silver Aluminum | 15" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | Regular | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 3.8L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | DOHC | OHV |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Touring |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Strut |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.77 | 3.68 | 3.05 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 199.8 " | 190.4 " | 196.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.0 " | 68.5 " | 72.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 55.5 " | 57.3 " | 56.6 " |
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 3.8L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 155 @ 4,900 Rpm | 182 @ 5,600 Rpm | 200 @ 5,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 186 @ 3,900 Rpm | 190 @ 3,600 Rpm | 225 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 29 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.7 Seconds | 8.7 Seconds | 8.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.3 Seconds | 16.6 Seconds | 16.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 79 Mph | 83 Mph | 91 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 61 Mph | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.10 " | 3.39/3.35 " | 3.80/3.40 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,338 Lbs. | 3,272 Lbs. | 3,461 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,250 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 " | 106.5 " | 109.0 " |
| Front Track | 61.6 " | 59.8 " | 62.0 " |
| Rear Track | 62.1 " | 59.4 " | 61.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.8 '' | 18.3 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .32 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 42.3 " | 42.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.9 " | 35.4 " | 36.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.8 " | 39.3 " | 39.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.7 " | 39.6 " | 37.4 " |
| Front Hip Room | 54.4 " | 51.7 " | 54.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.7 " | 54.0 " | 53.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.3 " | 55.7 " | 58.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.6 " | 56.1 " | 57.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 33.5 Cu.ft. | 16.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 79.0 Cu.ft. | 16.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 102 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. | 102 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.0 Gal. | 15.7 Gal. | 17.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | N/A | 3 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 3 | N/A | 3 |
| Driver's | 5 | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 3 | N/A | 3 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Bumpers | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
