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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: $11,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,419

Pontiac G6 GTP   
Difference: $12,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerG6
TrimXLTLimitedGTP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $23,065
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $21,796
Package 202A 3,225    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels 1,195 595  
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
Package 202A 3,064    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515  
Polished alloy wheels 1,135 565  
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) 6,015 2,190 4,815
Options (change) 5,714 2,080 3,998
Destination 945 945 625
Total Price $40,360 $44,435 $28,505
Total Invoice $38,556 $42,467 $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: $6,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,701
Model Year201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerG6
TrimXLTLimitedGTP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$40,360$44,435$28,505
Adjustments for Features-5,690-9,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,670$35,355$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$0
Total Invoice$38,556$42,467$26,419
Adjustments for Features-5,436-8,6780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,120$33,789$26,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$669$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G6

Model Year201620162006
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
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 
Wide-view front camera $150 
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 system $600 
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  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,005$11,395$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,690$9,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,436-8,6780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G6

Model Year20162006
ModelExplorerG6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.3 in
Length198.3 in189.1 in
Width78.9 in70.6 in
Height70.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,525 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145053%
Total Not Requested127547%

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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