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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: $34,590

Pontiac G8 GT   
Difference: $3,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,478

Pontiac G8 GT   
Difference: $2,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelG8G8ExplorerExplorer
TrimGTGXPXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,755 $37,610 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $30,008 $35,541 $29,479 $34,952
Premium Package 1,250      
Sunroof 900 900    
Package 202A     3,075  
255/50HR20     1,195  
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Premium Package 1,038      
Sunroof 747 747    
Package 202A     2,614  
255/50HR20     1,016  
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Options (change) 2,150 900 5,865 1,595
Options (change) 1,785 747 4,986 1,356
Destination 685 685 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $34,590 $40,895 $38,210 $39,955
Total Invoice $32,478 $38,673 $35,290 $37,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Pontiac G8 GT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $296
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelG8G8ExplorerExplorer
TrimGTGXPXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine361hp V8415hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 11230, 11?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,590$40,895$38,210$39,955
Adjustments for Features0-75-3,365-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,590$40,820$34,845$35,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,230$0$180
Total Invoice$32,478$38,673$35,290$37,133
Adjustments for Features0-71-3,108-4,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,478$38,602$32,182$32,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,124$0$369

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920112011
ModelG8G8ExplorerExplorer
TrimGTGXPXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150 $150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
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$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $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
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,165$4,240$7,530$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$3,365$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-3,108-4,582

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelG8Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in112.6 in
Length196.1 in197.1 in
Width74.8 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.580.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested197561%
Total Not Requested125039%

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