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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: $33,590

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,084

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerG8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $37,610
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $35,541
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
255/50R20 1,325    
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof     900
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
255/50R20 1,127    
Remote start 326 326  
Sunroof     747
Options (change) 3,560 945 900
Options (change) 3,026 802 747
Destination 785 785 685
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $33,590 $34,125 $40,895
Total Invoice $31,084 $31,765 $38,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G8

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,861
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerG8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7230, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/40-19
Total Price$33,590$34,125$40,895
Adjustments for Features-1,375-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$32,050$40,895
Cost Above Minimum$165$0$0
Total Invoice$31,084$31,765$38,673
Adjustments for Features-1,272-1,9310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,812$29,834$38,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$22$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerG8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$4,690$5,390$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,272-1,9310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerG8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in114.8 in
Length193.4 in196.1 in
Width73.7 in74.8 in
Height72.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.4 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 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft317.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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