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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: $39,635

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,678

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelG8ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,610 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $35,541 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Sunroof 900      
Package 202B   2,950    
Polished alloy wheels   1,195    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Sunroof 747      
Package 202B   2,575    
Polished alloy wheels   1,043    
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 900 5,740 1,595 1,595
Options (change) 747 5,010 1,392 1,392
Destination 685 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $40,895 $39,635 $40,690 $45,590
Total Invoice $38,673 $36,678 $37,909 $42,478

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,567
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelG8ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine415hp V8290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 11?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,895$39,635$40,690$45,590
Adjustments for Features0-3,540-5,155-6,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,895$36,095$35,535$39,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$560$0$3,725
Total Invoice$38,673$36,678$37,909$42,478
Adjustments for Features0-3,276-4,803-5,898
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,673$33,402$33,106$36,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$296$0$3,474

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009201520152015
ModelG8ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop$100   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,090$7,630$9,245$10,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,540$5,155$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,276-4,803-5,898

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
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.4,535 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
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested162558%
Total Not Requested120042%

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