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Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Montana SV6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Montana SV6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,265

Pontiac Montana SV6   
Difference: $13,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,283

Pontiac Montana SV6   
Difference: $14,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMontana SV6
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $24,250
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $22,674
Second-row buckets 695 695 695  
Polished alloy wheels 595     650
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Security Package       600
Captains chairs       750
Premium Package       1,350
Convenience Package       2,720
Preferred Package       1,630
Trailering equipment (7 wire)       175
Satellite radio       325
Wireless headphones (optional)       75
Second-row buckets 660 660 660  
Polished alloy wheels 565     540
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Security Package       498
Captains chairs       622
Premium Package       1,121
Convenience Package       2,258
Preferred Package       1,353
Trailering equipment (7 wire)       145
Satellite radio       270
Wireless headphones (optional)       62
Options (change) 3,285 2,690 2,690 8,275
Options (change) 3,120 2,555 2,555 6,869
Destination 995 995 995 740
Total Price $46,370 $49,635 $57,625 $33,265
Total Invoice $44,311 $47,433 $55,062 $30,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Montana SV6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Montana SV6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,487
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMontana SV6
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6201hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$46,370$49,635$57,625$33,265
Adjustments for Features-6,845-8,520-15,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,525$41,115$42,590$33,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$3,065$0
Total Invoice$44,311$47,433$55,062$30,283
Adjustments for Features-6,541-8,142-14,3660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,770$39,291$40,696$30,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,521$2,926$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Montana SV6

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMontana SV6
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Air compressor   $35
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power sliding door   $400
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo area partition net   $40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead console, modular (without modules)   $50
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless headphones (optional)   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Foldaway tray table, front row   $75
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Removable second row seats   $0
Removable third row seats   $0
Seatback storage compartments, front seats   $75
Seatback storage compartments, second row seats   $75
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,070$13,745$20,260$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,845$8,520$15,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,541-8,142-14,3660

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Montana SV6

Model Year20182006
ModelExplorerMontana SV6
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in121.1 in
Length198.3 in205.6 in
Width78.9 in72.0 in
Height70.0 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,377 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.25.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in48.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft326.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft374.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3136.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Montana SV6

Trailering equipment (7 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Captains chairs
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Seatback storage compartments, second row seats75No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear defrost200Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Air compressor35No
Aluminum roof rails250No
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Foldaway tray table, front row75No
Total Requested242581%
Total Not Requested56019%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power sliding door400No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested98064%
Total Not Requested54036%

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