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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: $23,070

Pontiac G5 GT   
Difference: $14,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,671

Pontiac G5 GT   
Difference: $12,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerG5
TrimXLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $19,850
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $18,758
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 205A 2,800    
Leather seating surfaces     695
Remote start     190
Sunroof     750
4-speed automatic     925
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 205A 2,380    
Leather seating surfaces     612
Remote start     167
Sunroof     660
4-speed automatic     814
Options (change) 4,395 1,595 2,560
Options (change) 3,736 1,356 2,253
Destination 825 825 660
Total Price $37,315 $40,275 $23,070
Total Invoice $34,588 $37,449 $21,671

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G5 GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,383
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerG5
TrimXLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$37,315$40,275$23,070
Adjustments for Features-5,970-7,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,345$32,740$23,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$34,588$37,449$21,671
Adjustments for Features-5,534-7,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,054$30,443$21,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,389$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G5

Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerG5
TrimXLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,680$10,245$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,970$7,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,534-7,0060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G5

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerG5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in103.5 in
Length197.1 in179.8 in
Width78.9 in67.5 in
Height70.4 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in46.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in32.2 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested110036%
Total Not Requested192564%

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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