Compare 2008 Mercury Sable - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $23,935 | $27,275 | $23,770 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $22,096 | $25,775 | $21,816 |
| Destination | $800 | $765 | $720 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | Analog | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Partial |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver | N/A | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Digital |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Delay |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Urethane |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 6-way Power | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Safety Canopy System(TM) | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Twilight Sentinel Auto On/off | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | UltraSonic | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | SecuriLock | PASS-Key III | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | THEFTLOCK | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Hybrid Electrical Components (96 Month/100,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Metal-look | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
| Front Tires | P215/60TR17.0 BSW AS | P225/60SR16.0 BSW AS | P195/55SR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Machined Aluminum | 16" Painted Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Rainsense | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.8L V-6 | Hybrid Electric Motor 1.5L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | OHV | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Sport |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | Rear | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Air | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | AdvanceTrac | StabiliTrak | Optional |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 2-spd CVT W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.77 | 2.86 | 4.11 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 202.1 " | 203.2 " | 175.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 74.5 " | 73.8 " | 67.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 61.5 " | 58.0 " | 58.7 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.8L V-6 | Hybrid Electric Motor 1.5L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 263 @ 6,250 Rpm | 197 @ 5,200 Rpm | 76 @ 5,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 249 @ 4,500 Rpm | 227 @ 3,800 Rpm | 82 @ 4,200 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Hybrid System Net Power | N/A | N/A | 110 @ Rpm |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Horsepower | N/A | N/A | 67 @ 1,200 Rpm |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Torque | N/A | N/A | 295 |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 16 Mpg | 48 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 45 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.4 Seconds | 8.5 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.8 Seconds | 16.4 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 98 Mph | 88 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 58 Mph | 59 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.60/3.50 " | 3.80/3.40 " | 2.95/3.33 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,643 Lbs. | 3,764 Lbs. | 2,932 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 3,795 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 " | 115.6 " | 106.3 " |
| Front Track | 64.3 " | 63.0 " | 59.3 " |
| Rear Track | 64.4 " | 62.5 " | 58.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.0 '' | 21.1 '' | 17.1 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | N/A | .26 |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 42.5 " | 41.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 41.2 " | 41.4 " | 38.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.6 " | 39.5 " | 39.1 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.8 " | 37.7 " | 37.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.7 " | 56.1 " | 51.0 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.6 " | 57.0 " | 51.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.8 " | 58.0 " | 55.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.6 " | 57.0 " | 52.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 21.2 Cu.ft. | 17.0 Cu.ft. | 14.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 21.2 Cu.ft. | 17.0 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Passenger Volume | 108 Cu.ft. | 108 Cu.ft. | 96 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 20.0 Gal. | 18.0 Gal. | 11.9 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | poor | marginal |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | acceptable | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | acceptable | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | poor | marginal |
