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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: $25,345

Pontiac G6   
Difference: $10,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,481

Pontiac G6   
Difference: $9,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerG6
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $20,290
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $19,174
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 2,075    
Preferred Package     495
Sun and Sound Package     1,100
Sport Package     1,390
Leather seating surfaces     995
Bodyside moldings     100
Power-adjustable pedals     125
Satellite radio     200
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,764    
Preferred Package     411
Sun and Sound Package     913
Sport Package     1,154
Leather seating surfaces     826
Bodyside moldings     83
Power-adjustable pedals     104
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 3,670 1,595 4,405
Options (change) 3,120 1,356 3,657
Destination 825 825 650
Total Price $36,015 $39,955 $25,345
Total Invoice $33,424 $37,133 $23,481

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,630
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerG6
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG18/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$36,015$39,955$25,345
Adjustments for Features-3,570-6,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,445$33,170$25,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$33,424$37,133$23,481
Adjustments for Features-3,313-6,3060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,111$30,827$23,481
Cost Above Minimum$0$716$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G6

Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerG6
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
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-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
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 
Stability control$400$400 
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 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$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 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,705$10,920$4,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,570$6,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,313-6,3060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G6

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerG6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.3 in
Length197.1 in189.1 in
Width78.9 in70.6 in
Height70.4 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,452 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.6 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 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested155098%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G6

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested540100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
3.5L V6
OHV-2v
219 hp@5900
219 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested167587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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