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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: $28,505

Pontiac G6 GTP   
Difference: $10,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,419

Pontiac G6 GTP   
Difference: $9,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerG6
TrimXLTLimitedGTP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $23,065
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $21,796
255/50HR20 1,195    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 205A 2,800    
Premium Value Pkg. 2 w/Panoramic Roof     1,850
Leather Seat Package (GTP)     1,265
Side curtain airbags     690
Power-adjustable pedals     125
Remote start     190
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
255/50HR20 1,016    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 205A 2,380    
Premium Value Pkg. 2 w/Panoramic Roof     1,536
Leather Seat Package (GTP)     1,050
Side curtain airbags     573
Power-adjustable pedals     104
Remote start     158
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Options (change) 5,590 1,595 4,815
Options (change) 4,752 1,356 3,998
Destination 825 825 625
Total Price $38,510 $40,275 $28,505
Total Invoice $35,604 $37,449 $26,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G6 GTP
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,381
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerG6
TrimXLTLimitedGTP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$38,510$40,275$28,505
Adjustments for Features-4,115-5,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$34,845$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$35,604$37,449$26,419
Adjustments for Features-3,804-5,0490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,800$32,400$26,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G6

Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerG6
TrimXLTLimitedGTP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
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 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$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 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$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, passenger 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, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,680$7,995$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,115$5,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,804-5,0490

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G6

Model Year20122006
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 Weight4,557 lb.3,525 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 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested130043%
Total Not Requested172557%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G6 GTP

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Value Pkg. 2 w/Panoramic Roof
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash325No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
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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