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Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Vibe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Vibe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,329

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $9,541

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,061

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $8,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerVibe
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $16,100
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $15,376
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Convenience Package 595      
Satellite radio 195      
Sunroof   850 850  
Sun and Sound Package       1,485
Preferred Package       780
Air conditioning       950
Chrome-clad alloy wheels       700
Roof rack       395
Fog lights       139
Cargo cover       60
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Convenience Package 506      
Satellite radio 166      
Sunroof   723 723  
Sun and Sound Package       1,307
Preferred Package       687
Air conditioning       836
Chrome-clad alloy wheels       616
Roof rack       347
Fog lights       119
Cargo cover       53
Options (change) 1,585 850 850 4,509
Options (change) 1,347 723 723 3,965
Destination 815 815 815 720
Total Price $30,870 $33,280 $37,215 $21,329
Total Invoice $28,620 $30,857 $34,439 $20,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Vibe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,796
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,014
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerVibe
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6132hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,870$33,280$37,215$21,329
Adjustments for Features-2,745-4,020-7,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,125$29,260$29,920$21,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$1,795$0
Total Invoice$28,620$30,857$34,439$20,061
Adjustments for Features-2,545-3,727-6,7510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,075$27,130$27,688$20,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$1,613$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year2009200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerVibe
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,340$5,615$8,890$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,745$4,020$7,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,545-3,727-6,7510

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20092010
ModelExplorerVibe
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in102.4 in
Length193.4 in171.1 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height72.8 in61.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,857 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.2 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft349.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested12518%
Total Not Requested57582%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Air conditioning
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Interior air filter0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels600Yes
215/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Monsoon, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Variable intermittent wipers75Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%

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