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Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,770

Pontiac G6   
Difference: $7,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,029

Pontiac G6   
Difference: $6,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerG6G6G6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseGTGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $20,490 $24,180 $28,580
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $19,363 $22,850 $27,008
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Sunroof 850 850      
Preferred Package     795    
Premium Package     1,195 1,195  
Sun and Sound Package     1,395    
Floor mats     80    
Cargo net     45    
Bodyside moldings     100 100  
GT Street Edition       1,590  
Sun and Sound Plus Package       1,235 1,435
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Sunroof 723 723      
Preferred Package     660    
Premium Package     992 992  
Sun and Sound Package     1,158    
Floor mats     66    
Cargo net     37    
Bodyside moldings     83 83  
GT Street Edition       1,320  
Sun and Sound Plus Package       1,025 1,191
Options (change) 1,410 1,410 3,610 4,120 1,435
Options (change) 1,199 1,199 2,996 3,420 1,191
Destination 645 645 670 670 670
Total Price $32,255 $34,570 $24,770 $28,970 $30,685
Total Invoice $29,362 $31,422 $23,029 $26,940 $28,869

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,795
Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerG6G6G6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseGTGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6164hp I4219hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A4T4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4290, 7?, 6200, 8200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/55-17225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$32,255$34,570$24,770$28,970$30,685
Adjustments for Features-1,690-3,0650-1,280-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,565$31,505$24,770$27,690$29,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0$2,920$4,310
Total Invoice$29,362$31,422$23,029$26,940$28,869
Adjustments for Features-1,538-2,7860-1,190-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,824$28,636$23,029$25,750$27,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$812$0$2,721$4,330

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G6

Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerG6G6G6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseGTGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
4-speed automatic  $800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Stability control$400$400 $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  $200
Dual-zone climate control $125   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10  
Visor mirror, passenger  $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350    
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Polished alloy wheels $350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,175$5,550$2,485$3,765$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$3,065$0$1,280$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,538-2,7860-1,190-1,510

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G6

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerG6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.3 in
Length193.4 in189.1 in
Width73.7 in70.6 in
Height72.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.6 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 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G6

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Visor mirror, driver10Yes
Visor mirror, passenger10Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1270100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G6 GT

GT Street Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/50R18 tires400No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G6 GXP

Sun and Sound Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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