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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: $22,270

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $13,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,031

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $12,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelExplorerExplorerVibe
TrimXLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $20,875
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $19,727
Cargo cover 135 135 60
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 2,075    
Sunroof     700
Cargo cover 115 115 53
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,764    
Sunroof     616
Options (change) 3,805 1,730 760
Options (change) 3,235 1,471 669
Destination 825 825 635
Total Price $36,150 $40,090 $22,270
Total Invoice $33,539 $37,248 $21,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Vibe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,883
Model Year201120112009
ModelExplorerExplorerVibe
TrimXLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$36,150$40,090$22,270
Adjustments for Features-4,985-8,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,165$31,890$22,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$33,539$37,248$21,031
Adjustments for Features-4,625-7,6190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,914$29,629$21,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year201120112009
ModelExplorerExplorerVibe
TrimXLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,655$10,870$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,985$8,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,625-7,6190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerVibe
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length197.1 in171.1 in
Width78.9 in69.5 in
Height70.4 in61.0 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.2 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft349.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested155098%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe GT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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