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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: $27,160

Pontiac G6   
Difference: $5,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,013

Pontiac G6   
Difference: $4,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerG6G6G6
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBaseGTGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $20,490 $24,180 $28,580
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $19,363 $22,850 $27,008
Leather seating surfaces 995          
Convenience Package 595          
Sun and SYNC Package 795          
Satellite radio 195          
Remote start 385 385 385      
Sunroof   850 850      
Preferred Package       795    
Chrome Appearance Package       995    
Sport Package 2       1,495    
Premium Package       1,195 1,195  
Sun and Sound Package       1,395    
Floor mats       80    
Cargo net       45    
GT Street Edition         1,590  
Sun and Sound Plus Package         1,235 1,435
Leather seating surfaces 846          
Convenience Package 506          
Sun and SYNC Package 675          
Satellite radio 166          
Remote start 327 327 327      
Sunroof   723 723      
Preferred Package       660    
Chrome Appearance Package       826    
Sport Package 2       1,241    
Premium Package       992 992  
Sun and Sound Package       1,158    
Floor mats       66    
Cargo net       37    
GT Street Edition         1,320  
Sun and Sound Plus Package         1,025 1,191
Options (change) 2,965 1,235 1,235 6,000 4,020 1,435
Options (change) 2,520 1,050 1,050 4,980 3,337 1,191
Destination 815 815 815 670 670 670
Total Price $32,250 $33,665 $37,600 $27,160 $28,870 $30,685
Total Invoice $29,793 $31,184 $34,766 $25,013 $26,857 $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: $3,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,928
Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerG6G6G6
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBaseGTGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6219hp V6219hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5A4T4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 6200, 8200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$32,250$33,665$37,600$27,160$28,870$30,685
Adjustments for Features-2,005-1,980-5,2550-230-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,245$31,685$32,345$27,160$28,640$29,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$2,100$0$1,480$2,645
Total Invoice$29,793$31,184$34,766$25,013$26,857$28,869
Adjustments for Features-1,852-1,834-4,8590-214-828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,941$29,350$29,907$25,013$26,643$28,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,409$1,966$0$1,630$3,028

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G6

Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerG6G6G6
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBaseGTGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900   
4-speed automatic   $800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25   
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Stability control$400$400$400 $400$400
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo net   $40$40$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  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125   
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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$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$325$325
CD player$125$125    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$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 
Heated mirrors  $25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 $50$50
Visor mirror, driver   $10  
Visor mirror, passenger   $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50   
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75   
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$100   
Power recliner, 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    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600 $600
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,765$4,740$8,015$2,760$2,990$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$1,980$5,255$0$230$880
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,852-1,834-4,8590-214-828

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G6

Model Year20092009
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
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 mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested27539%
Total Not Requested42561%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G6

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Chrome Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Sport Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
3.5L V6
OHV-2v
219 hp@5900
219 lb-ft@3200
1000No
225/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested47520%
Total Not Requested185080%
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 wheels250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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