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Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,720

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $14,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,991

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $12,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerG3
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $14,275
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $13,633
Cargo cover 80 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850 850 725
Cargo cover 68 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723 723 638
Options (change) 930 930 930 725
Options (change) 791 791 791 638
Destination 645 645 645 720
Total Price $29,800 $31,775 $34,090 $15,720
Total Invoice $27,197 $28,954 $31,014 $14,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,433
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerG3
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6108hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17185/60-14
Total Price$29,800$31,775$34,090$15,720
Adjustments for Features-5,230-6,805-8,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,570$24,970$25,910$15,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,340$0
Total Invoice$27,197$28,954$31,014$14,991
Adjustments for Features-4,773-6,201-7,4420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,424$22,753$23,572$14,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$329$1,148$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G3

Model Year2006200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerG3
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Power front side windows$250$250$250 
Power locks$275$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Manual remote mirrors   $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power mirrors$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,775$7,350$8,725$545
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,230$6,805$8,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,773-6,201-7,4420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G3

Model Year20062010
ModelExplorerG3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in97.6 in
Length193.4 in155.0 in
Width73.7 in66.1 in
Height72.8 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.12.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft342.0 ft3

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