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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: $39,635

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,678

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerG8
TrimXLTLimitedSportGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $37,610
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $35,541
Package 202B 2,950      
Polished alloy wheels 1,195      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Sunroof       900
Package 202B 2,575      
Polished alloy wheels 1,043      
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Sunroof       747
Options (change) 5,740 1,595 1,595 900
Options (change) 5,010 1,392 1,392 747
Destination 895 895 895 685
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $39,635 $40,690 $45,590 $40,895
Total Invoice $36,678 $37,909 $42,478 $38,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,567
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerG8
TrimXLTLimitedSportGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12230, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$39,635$40,690$45,590$40,895
Adjustments for Features-3,540-5,155-6,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,095$35,535$39,260$40,895
Cost Above Minimum$560$0$3,725$0
Total Invoice$36,678$37,909$42,478$38,673
Adjustments for Features-3,276-4,803-5,8980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,402$33,106$36,580$38,673
Cost Above Minimum$296$0$3,474$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year2015201520152009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerG8
TrimXLTLimitedSportGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,630$9,245$10,420$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$5,155$6,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,276-4,803-5,8980

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerG8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in114.8 in
Length197.1 in196.1 in
Width78.9 in74.8 in
Height70.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft317.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested162558%
Total Not Requested120042%

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