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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: $21,569

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $10,746

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,373

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $9,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200620062006
ModelVibeVibeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseGTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,100 $20,875 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $15,376 $19,936 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578
Sun and Sound Package 1,485        
Preferred Package 780        
Fog lights 139        
Air conditioning 950        
Cargo cover 60 60 80 80 80
2.4L I4 395        
Roof rack 395        
Machined alloy wheels 545        
Sunroof   700 850 850 850
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars     60 60 60
Side curtain airbags     560 560 560
Leather seating surfaces     695    
Sun and Sound Package 1,307        
Preferred Package 687        
Fog lights 119        
Air conditioning 836        
Cargo cover 53 53 68 68 68
2.4L I4 448        
Roof rack 347        
Machined alloy wheels 480        
Sunroof   616 723 723 723
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars     51 51 51
Side curtain airbags     476 476 476
Leather seating surfaces     591    
Options (change) 4,749 760 3,445 2,750 2,750
Options (change) 4,277 669 2,977 2,386 2,386
Destination 720 720 645 645 645
Total Price $21,569 $22,355 $32,315 $33,595 $35,910
Total Invoice $20,373 $21,325 $29,383 $30,549 $32,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,091
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,596
Model Year20102010200620062006
ModelVibeVibeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseGTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4158hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM5M5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 780, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$21,569$22,355$32,315$33,595$35,910
Adjustments for Features0-425-2,655-3,130-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,569$21,930$29,660$30,465$31,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$361$0$805$1,745
Total Invoice$20,373$21,325$29,383$30,549$32,609
Adjustments for Features0-405-2,414-2,846-4,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,373$20,920$26,969$27,703$28,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$547$0$734$1,549

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010200620062006
ModelVibeVibeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseGTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100$100   
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300 $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200   
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  $125
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25  
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$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450   
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0$0
Alloy wheels   $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,120$2,545$4,775$5,250$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$2,655$3,130$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-405-2,414-2,846-4,091

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102006
ModelVibeExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in113.7 in
Length171.1 in193.4 in
Width69.5 in73.7 in
Height61.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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
20.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft383.7 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 player50Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Monsoon, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122577%
Total Not Requested37523%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
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 Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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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