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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: $9,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,117

Pontiac G5 GT   
Difference: $8,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerG5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $19,850
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $18,758
Leather seating surfaces 995     695
Convenience Package 595      
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Satellite radio 195      
Remote start 385 385 385 190
Sunroof   850 850 750
CD changer, in-dash       295
Leather seating surfaces 846     612
Convenience Package 506      
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Satellite radio 166      
Remote start 327 327 327 167
Sunroof   723 723 660
CD changer, in-dash       260
Options (change) 2,965 1,235 1,235 1,930
Options (change) 2,520 1,050 1,050 1,699
Destination 815 815 815 660
Total Price $32,250 $33,665 $37,600 $22,440
Total Invoice $29,793 $31,184 $34,766 $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: $6,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,207
Model Year2009200920092008
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)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,250$33,665$37,600$22,440
Adjustments for Features-3,755-3,730-7,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,495$29,935$30,595$22,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$2,100$0
Total Invoice$29,793$31,184$34,766$21,117
Adjustments for Features-3,469-3,455-6,4770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,324$27,729$28,289$21,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,405$1,965$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G5

Model Year2009200920092008
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$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net   $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
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 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$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 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,165$5,140$8,415$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,755$3,730$7,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,469-3,455-6,4770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G5

Model Year20092008
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested12518%
Total Not Requested57582%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%

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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