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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: $21,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,991

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $21,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerG3
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $14,275
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $13,633
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Package 201A 1,600        
Sunroof         725
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515    
Package 201A 1,520        
Sunroof         638
Options (change) 3,325 1,725 1,725 130 725
Options (change) 3,159 1,639 1,639 124 638
Destination 945 945 945 945 720
Total Price $37,670 $43,970 $46,170 $54,045 $15,720
Total Invoice $36,001 $42,026 $44,127 $51,656 $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: $10,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,890
Model Year20162016201620162010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerG3
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6108hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20185/60-14
Total Price$37,670$43,970$46,170$54,045$15,720
Adjustments for Features-11,635-16,525-16,515-23,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,035$27,445$29,655$30,605$15,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$3,620$4,570$0
Total Invoice$36,001$42,026$44,127$51,656$14,991
Adjustments for Features-11,120-15,794-15,784-22,4040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,881$26,232$28,343$29,252$14,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,351$3,462$4,371$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G3

Model Year20162016201620162010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerG3
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power front side windows$250$250$250$250 
Power liftgate $350 $350 
Power locks$275$275$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Navigation system $600 $600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Manual remote mirrors    $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power mirrors$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,105$17,995$17,985$24,910$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,635$16,525$16,515$23,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,120-15,794-15,784-22,4040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G3

Model Year20162010
ModelExplorerG3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in97.6 in
Length198.3 in155.0 in
Width78.9 in66.1 in
Height70.0 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.12.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft342.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%

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