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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: $40,360

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $535

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,556

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelG8ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,610 $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $35,541 $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Sunroof 900        
Package 202A   3,225      
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels   1,195 595    
Sunroof 747        
Package 202A   3,064      
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515 1,515  
Polished alloy wheels   1,135 565    
Options (change) 900 6,015 2,190 1,595 0
Options (change) 747 5,714 2,080 1,515 0
Destination 685 945 945 945 945
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 0 0
Total Price $40,895 $40,360 $44,435 $46,040 $53,915
Total Invoice $38,673 $38,556 $42,467 $44,003 $51,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,788
Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelG8ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine415hp V8290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 11?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,895$40,360$44,435$46,040$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,890-8,530-8,520-15,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,895$35,470$35,905$37,520$38,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435$2,050$3,000
Total Invoice$38,673$38,556$42,467$44,003$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-4,671-8,152-8,143-14,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,673$33,885$34,315$35,860$36,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$430$1,975$2,885

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelG8ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$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
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
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$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    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop$100    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$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
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Metal pedals$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
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-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 
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,815$9,705$13,345$13,335$20,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,890$8,530$8,520$15,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,671-8,152-8,143-14,762

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092016
ModelG8Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in112.6 in
Length196.1 in198.3 in
Width74.8 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.581.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested157558%
Total Not Requested115042%

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