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Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,895

Pontiac G8 GXP   
Difference: $1,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,673

Pontiac G8 GXP   
Difference: $1,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerG8
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $37,610
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $35,541
Package 202A 4,100        
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Sunroof         900
Package 202A 3,895        
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565      
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Sunroof         747
Options (change) 7,090 2,290 1,695 0 900
Options (change) 6,735 2,175 1,610 0 747
Destination 995 995 995 995 685
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $42,105 $45,375 $48,640 $54,935 $40,895
Total Invoice $40,219 $43,366 $46,488 $52,507 $38,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,545
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerG8
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12230, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$42,105$45,375$48,640$54,935$40,895
Adjustments for Features-5,330-8,570-9,995-15,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,775$36,805$38,645$39,225$40,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$1,870$2,450$0
Total Invoice$40,219$43,366$46,488$52,507$38,673
Adjustments for Features-5,091-8,191-9,553-15,0160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,128$35,175$36,935$37,491$38,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$47$1,807$2,363$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerG8
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Hood scoop    $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player $125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,195$13,435$14,860$20,575$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,330$8,570$9,995$15,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,091-8,191-9,553-15,0160

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerG8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in114.8 in
Length198.3 in196.1 in
Width78.9 in74.8 in
Height70.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.4 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 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft317.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested170048%
Total Not Requested185052%

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