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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: $24,755

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $10,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,160

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $9,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelVibeExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,105 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $18,999 $31,044 $33,774
Preferred Package 660    
Side curtain airbags 745    
CD changer, in-dash 450    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Preferred Package 581    
Side curtain airbags 656    
CD changer, in-dash 396    
Leather seating surfaces 616    
Sun and Sound Package 740    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 4,090 1,310 1,310
Options (change) 3,601 1,192 1,192
Destination 560 815 815
Total Price $24,755 $35,405 $38,405
Total Invoice $23,160 $33,051 $35,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,733
Model Year200620102010
ModelVibeExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 780, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$24,755$35,405$38,405
Adjustments for Features0-3,045-6,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,755$32,360$32,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$23,160$33,051$35,781
Adjustments for Features0-2,843-5,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,160$30,208$29,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620102010
ModelVibeExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,660$5,705$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,045$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,843-5,888

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
ModelVibeExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in113.7 in
Length171.9 in193.4 in
Width69.9 in73.7 in
Height62.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe GT

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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