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Pontiac Montana SV6 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Montana SV6 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,265

Pontiac Montana SV6   
Difference: $13,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,283

Pontiac Montana SV6   
Difference: $14,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMontana SV6ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,250 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $22,674 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Convenience Package 2,720      
Security Package 600      
Captains chairs 750      
Premium Package 1,350      
Preferred Package 1,630      
Satellite radio 325      
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 175      
Polished alloy wheels 650 595    
Wireless headphones (optional) 75      
Second-row buckets   695 695 695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Convenience Package 2,258      
Security Package 498      
Captains chairs 622      
Premium Package 1,121      
Preferred Package 1,353      
Satellite radio 270      
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 145      
Polished alloy wheels 540 565    
Wireless headphones (optional) 62      
Second-row buckets   660 660 660
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 8,275 3,285 2,690 2,690
Options (change) 6,869 3,120 2,555 2,555
Destination 740 995 995 995
Total Price $33,265 $46,370 $49,635 $57,625
Total Invoice $30,283 $44,311 $47,433 $55,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Montana SV6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Montana SV6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,487
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMontana SV6ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,265$46,370$49,635$57,625
Adjustments for Features0-6,845-8,520-15,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,265$39,525$41,115$42,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,590$3,065
Total Invoice$30,283$44,311$47,433$55,062
Adjustments for Features0-6,541-8,142-14,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,283$37,770$39,291$40,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,521$2,926

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Montana SV6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMontana SV6ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Air compressor$35   
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power sliding door$400   
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo area partition net$40   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console, modular (without modules)$50   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless headphones (optional)$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Foldaway tray table, front row$75   
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Removable second row seats$0   
Removable third row seats$0   
Seatback storage compartments, front seats$75   
Seatback storage compartments, second row seats$75   
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,225$12,070$13,745$20,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,845$8,520$15,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,541-8,142-14,366

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Montana SV6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelMontana SV6Explorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in112.6 in
Length205.6 in198.3 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height72.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,377 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room48.6 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom36.2 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
74.5 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
136.5 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Montana SV6

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear defrost200Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Air compressor35No
Aluminum roof rails250No
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Foldaway tray table, front row75No
Total Requested242581%
Total Not Requested56019%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Captains chairs
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Seatback storage compartments, second row seats75No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power sliding door400No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested98064%
Total Not Requested54036%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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