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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: $17,495

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $13,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,408

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $12,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerG3
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $14,335
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $13,547
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Convenience Package 595      
Satellite radio 195      
Sunroof   850 850  
Preferred Package       570
Sun & Wheel Package       895
Cruisin' Package       595
Antilock brakes (ABS)       440
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Convenience Package 506      
Satellite radio 166      
Sunroof   723 723  
Preferred Package       502
Sun & Wheel Package       788
Cruisin' Package       524
Antilock brakes (ABS)       387
Options (change) 1,585 850 850 2,500
Options (change) 1,347 723 723 2,201
Destination 815 815 815 660
Total Price $30,870 $33,280 $37,215 $17,495
Total Invoice $28,620 $30,857 $34,439 $16,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,045
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerG3
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6106hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18185/55-15
Total Price$30,870$33,280$37,215$17,495
Adjustments for Features-4,495-5,770-9,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,375$27,510$28,170$17,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$1,795$0
Total Invoice$28,620$30,857$34,439$16,408
Adjustments for Features-4,167-5,350-8,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,453$25,507$26,069$16,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,054$1,616$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G3

Model Year2009200920092009
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300$300$300 
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  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,565$6,840$10,115$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,495$5,770$9,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,167-5,350-8,3700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G3

Model Year20092009
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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G3

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun & Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
185/55R15 tires400No
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Cruisin' Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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