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Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,364

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $19,331

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,092

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $18,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelVibeExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,100 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $15,376 $32,489 $40,196
Sun and Sound Package 1,485    
Preferred Package 780    
Air conditioning 950    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 35 90 90
Cargo cover 60 130 130
Fog lights 139    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 700    
Roof rack 395    
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Polished alloy wheels   1,295 595
Package 201A   2,330  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
Sun and Sound Package 1,307    
Preferred Package 687    
Air conditioning 836    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 31 86 86
Cargo cover 53 124 124
Fog lights 119    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 616    
Roof rack 347    
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Polished alloy wheels   1,230 565
Package 201A   2,213  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
Options (change) 4,544 5,680 2,650
Options (change) 3,996 5,396 2,518
Destination 720 995 995
Total Price $21,364 $40,695 $45,735
Total Invoice $20,092 $38,880 $43,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,531
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,336
Model Year201020182018
ModelVibeExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine132hp I4290hp V6280hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$21,364$40,695$45,735
Adjustments for Features0-7,800-12,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,364$32,895$33,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450
Total Invoice$20,092$38,880$43,709
Adjustments for Features0-7,452-11,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,092$31,428$31,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020182018
ModelVibeExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
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
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,595$10,395$14,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,800$12,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,452-11,841

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102018
ModelVibeExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length171.1 in198.3 in
Width69.5 in78.9 in
Height61.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,857 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 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
20.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Monsoon, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Variable intermittent wipers75Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested207594%

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