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Pontiac G8 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G8 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,475

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,882

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelG8ExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,610 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $35,541 $31,044 $33,774
Sunroof 900    
Convenience Package   1,995  
Remote start   385 385
Sunroof 747    
Convenience Package   1,696  
Remote start   327 327
Options (change) 900 2,380 385
Options (change) 747 2,023 327
Destination 685 815 815
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $40,895 $36,475 $37,480
Total Invoice $38,673 $33,882 $34,916

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,325
Model Year200920102010
ModelG8ExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine415hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 11190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$40,895$36,475$37,480
Adjustments for Features0-2,705-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,895$33,770$33,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$120$0
Total Invoice$38,673$33,882$34,916
Adjustments for Features0-2,513-3,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,673$31,369$31,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$21$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920102010
ModelG8ExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,040$5,745$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,705$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,513-3,568

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
ModelG8Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in113.7 in
Length196.1 in193.4 in
Width74.8 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172562%
Total Not Requested105038%

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