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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: $21,900

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $16,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,408

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $15,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerVibeVibe
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBaseGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $16,430 $20,105
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $15,526 $18,999
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 140    
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 90 15 15
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595      
Package 201A 1,600          
Preferred Package         850 660
Antilock brakes (ABS)         525  
Side curtain airbags         745 745
Leather seating surfaces         700 700
Cargo net         35 35
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         65 65
Alloy wheels         440  
Telematics service, such as OnStar         695 695
Sun and Sound Package         840 840
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 133    
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 86 13 13
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515      
Package 201A 1,520          
Preferred Package         748 581
Antilock brakes (ABS)         462  
Side curtain airbags         656 656
Leather seating surfaces         616 616
Cargo net         31 31
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         57 57
Alloy wheels         387  
Telematics service, such as OnStar         612 612
Sun and Sound Package         740 740
Options (change) 3,555 1,955 1,955 360 4,910 3,755
Options (change) 3,378 1,858 1,858 343 4,322 3,306
Destination 945 945 945 945 560 560
Total Price $37,900 $44,200 $46,400 $54,275 $21,900 $24,420
Total Invoice $36,220 $42,245 $44,346 $51,875 $20,408 $22,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Vibe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,902
Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerVibeVibe
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBaseGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6126hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$37,900$44,200$46,400$54,275$21,900$24,420
Adjustments for Features-7,230-11,870-12,110-18,6350-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,670$32,330$34,290$35,640$21,900$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,660$3,620$4,970$0$2,220
Total Invoice$36,220$42,245$44,346$51,875$20,408$22,865
Adjustments for Features-6,910-11,345-11,574-17,8110-281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,310$30,900$32,772$34,064$20,408$22,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$3,462$4,754$0$2,176

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerVibeVibe
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBaseGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual    $0 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100  
Heated steering wheel $100 $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate $350 $350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 $150
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Curve control$50$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Terrain selector  $200$200  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
HD radio $50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system $600 $600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25 $25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200$200  
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000  
Stowable third row seats$600     
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,905$15,545$15,785$22,310$3,675$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,230$11,870$12,110$18,635$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,910-11,345-11,574-17,8110-281

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20162006
ModelExplorerVibe
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length198.3 in171.9 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.0 in62.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft354.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe GT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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