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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: $27,805

Pontiac G6 GTP   
Difference: $4,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,838

Pontiac G6 GTP   
Difference: $3,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerG6
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGTP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $23,065
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $21,796
Leather seating surfaces 995      
Convenience Package 595      
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Remote start 385 385 385 190
Satellite radio 195      
255/50R20   1,325    
Sunroof   850 850  
Premium Value Package 2       1,150
Side curtain airbags       690
Leather Seat Package (GTP)       1,265
Power-adjustable pedals       125
Telematics service, such as OnStar       695
Leather seating surfaces 846      
Convenience Package 506      
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Remote start 327 327 327 158
Satellite radio 166      
255/50R20   1,127    
Sunroof   723 723  
Premium Value Package 2       955
Side curtain airbags       573
Leather Seat Package (GTP)       1,050
Power-adjustable pedals       104
Telematics service, such as OnStar       577
Options (change) 2,965 2,560 1,235 4,115
Options (change) 2,520 2,177 1,050 3,417
Destination 815 815 815 625
Total Price $32,250 $34,990 $37,600 $27,805
Total Invoice $29,793 $32,311 $34,766 $25,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G6 GTP
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,699
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerG6
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGTP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/50-20235/65-18225/50-18
Total Price$32,250$34,990$37,600$27,805
Adjustments for Features-1,360-1,335-4,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,890$33,655$33,240$27,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,765$2,350$0
Total Invoice$29,793$32,311$34,766$25,838
Adjustments for Features-1,256-1,233-4,0310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,537$31,078$30,735$25,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,541$2,198$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G6

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerG6
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGTP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
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 
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 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $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
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $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, 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   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$4,100$4,075$7,100$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$1,335$4,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,256-1,233-4,0310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G6

Model Year20092006
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.3,421 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 mirror150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G6 GTP

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash325Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seat Package (GTP)
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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