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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: $21,990

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $12,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,601

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $11,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelVibeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,855 $29,280 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $16,012 $27,404 $31,044 $33,774
Preferred Package 850      
Leather seating surfaces 700 995    
Side curtain airbags 745      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 525      
Alloy wheels 440      
Rear bumper protector 50      
Satellite radio 200      
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 290      
Sunroof 750      
Package 102A   2,995    
Preferred Package 748      
Leather seating surfaces 616 846    
Side curtain airbags 656      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 462      
Alloy wheels 387      
Rear bumper protector 44      
Satellite radio 176      
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 255      
Sunroof 660      
Package 102A   2,546    
Options (change) 4,550 3,990 0 0
Options (change) 4,004 3,392 0 0
Destination 585 815 815 815
Total Price $21,990 $34,085 $34,095 $37,095
Total Invoice $20,601 $31,611 $31,859 $34,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,493
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelVibeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine126hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 780, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,990$34,085$34,095$37,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,870-3,545-7,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,990$29,215$30,550$30,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335$810
Total Invoice$20,601$31,611$31,859$34,589
Adjustments for Features0-4,517-3,313-6,592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,601$27,094$28,546$27,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,452$903

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008201020102010
ModelVibeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Running boards $350$350$350
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,260$7,130$5,805$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,870$3,545$7,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,517-3,313-6,592

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
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 Weight2,702 lb.4,441 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
245/65R17 tires400No
Running boards350No
Sunroof900Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested122532%
Total Not Requested255068%

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