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Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,440

Pontiac G5 GT   
Difference: $7,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,117

Pontiac G5 GT   
Difference: $6,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerG5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $19,850
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $18,758
Ironman Package 1,495      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560 560  
Remote start 385 385 385 190
Leather seating surfaces       695
CD changer, in-dash       295
Sunroof       750
Ironman Package 1,271      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476 476  
Remote start 326 326 326 167
Leather seating surfaces       612
CD changer, in-dash       260
Sunroof       660
Options (change) 2,440 945 945 1,930
Options (change) 2,073 802 802 1,699
Destination 785 785 785 660
Total Price $29,720 $30,975 $34,125 $22,440
Total Invoice $27,629 $28,860 $31,765 $21,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G5 GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,695
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerG5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$29,720$30,975$34,125$22,440
Adjustments for Features-3,030-3,355-5,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$27,620$28,795$22,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$2,105$0
Total Invoice$27,629$28,860$31,765$21,117
Adjustments for Features-2,817-3,126-4,9610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,812$25,734$26,804$21,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$922$1,992$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G5

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerG5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
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 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $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 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0 
Heated mirrors$25 $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,965$5,290$7,265$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$3,355$5,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,817-3,126-4,9610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G5

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorerG5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in103.5 in
Length193.4 in179.8 in
Width73.7 in67.5 in
Height72.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,992 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in46.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in32.2 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 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G5 GT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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