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Pontiac Grand Prix vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Grand Prix vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,840

Pontiac Grand Prix GXP   
Difference: $14,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,587

Pontiac Grand Prix GXP   
Difference: $14,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelGrand PrixExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,325 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $27,712 $43,883 $51,512
Side curtain airbags 395    
Navigation system 2,145    
Satellite radio 200    
Floor mats 80    
Cargo mat 50 100 100
Sunroof 895    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Side curtain airbags 328    
Navigation system 1,780    
Satellite radio 166    
Floor mats 66    
Cargo mat 42 95 95
Sunroof 743    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 3,765 1,795 100
Options (change) 3,125 1,705 95
Destination 750 995 995
Total Price $33,840 $48,740 $55,035
Total Invoice $31,587 $46,583 $52,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Grand Prix vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,177
Model Year200820182018
ModelGrand PrixExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V8365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)245, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,840$48,740$55,035
Adjustments for Features0-11,320-17,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,840$37,420$38,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$31,587$46,583$52,602
Adjustments for Features0-10,819-16,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,587$35,764$36,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$556

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Grand Prix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820182018
ModelGrand PrixExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats $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$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,315$15,635$21,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,320$17,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,819-16,282

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Grand Prix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelGrand PrixExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in112.6 in
Length198.3 in198.3 in
Width71.6 in78.9 in
Height55.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,600 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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
16.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.081.7 ft3

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