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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: $23,385

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $13,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,829

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $12,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerVibe
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $16,855
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $16,012
Roof rack crossbars 120 120  
Cargo cover 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 1,800    
Preferred Package     850
Side curtain airbags     745
Leather seating surfaces     700
Cargo net     35
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     65
Satellite radio     200
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers     290
Sunroof     750
Alloy wheels     440
Stability control     495
4-speed automatic     850
Antilock brakes (ABS)     525
Roof rack crossbars 106 106  
Cargo cover 115 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,530    
Preferred Package     748
Side curtain airbags     656
Leather seating surfaces     616
Cargo net     31
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     57
Satellite radio     176
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers     255
Sunroof     660
Alloy wheels     387
Stability control     436
4-speed automatic     748
Antilock brakes (ABS)     462
Options (change) 3,650 1,850 5,945
Options (change) 3,107 1,577 5,232
Destination 825 825 585
Total Price $36,570 $40,530 $23,385
Total Invoice $33,959 $37,670 $21,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Vibe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,457
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerVibe
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6126hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$36,570$40,530$23,385
Adjustments for Features-3,955-7,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,615$33,360$23,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0
Total Invoice$33,959$37,670$21,829
Adjustments for Features-3,673-6,6640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,286$31,006$21,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerVibe
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
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 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
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$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 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,655$10,870$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$7,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,673-6,6640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerVibe
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length197.1 in171.9 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in62.2 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.3 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 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft354.1 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
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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