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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: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,478

Pontiac G8 GT   
Difference: $3,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelG8G8ExplorerExplorer
TrimGTGXPXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,755 $37,610 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $30,008 $35,541 $30,027 $35,268
Premium Package 1,250      
Sunroof 900 900    
Package 205A     2,800  
255/50HR20     1,195  
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Premium Package 1,038      
Sunroof 747 747    
Package 205A     2,380  
255/50HR20     1,016  
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Options (change) 2,150 900 5,590 1,595
Options (change) 1,785 747 4,752 1,356
Destination 685 685 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $34,590 $40,895 $38,510 $40,275
Total Invoice $32,478 $38,673 $35,604 $37,449

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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: $530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8
Model Year2009200920122012
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$38,510$40,275
Adjustments for Features0-75-3,390-4,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,590$40,820$35,120$35,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,230$0$200
Total Invoice$32,478$38,673$35,604$37,449
Adjustments for Features0-71-3,134-4,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,478$38,602$32,470$32,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,124$0$372

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920122012
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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$7,555$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$3,390$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-3,134-4,607

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
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.4,558 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 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested182560%
Total Not Requested120040%

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