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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: $8,476

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,373

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $7,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelVibeVibeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseGTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,100 $20,875 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $15,376 $19,936 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Preferred Package 780        
Sun and Sound Package 1,485        
Fog lights 139        
Air conditioning 950        
Cargo cover 60 60 90 90 90
2.4L I4 395        
Machined alloy wheels 545        
Roof rack 395        
Sunroof   700      
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560 560
4.6L V8     1,305 1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars     115 115 115
Leather seating surfaces     695    
Preferred Package 687        
Sun and Sound Package 1,307        
Fog lights 119        
Air conditioning 836        
Cargo cover 53 53 77 77 77
2.4L I4 448        
Machined alloy wheels 480        
Roof rack 347        
Sunroof   616      
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476 476
4.6L V8     1,187 1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars     97 97 97
Leather seating surfaces     591    
Options (change) 4,749 760 2,765 2,075 2,075
Options (change) 4,277 669 2,428 1,842 1,842
Destination 720 720 785 785 785
Total Price $21,569 $22,355 $30,045 $32,105 $35,255
Total Invoice $20,373 $21,325 $27,984 $29,900 $32,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,891
Model Year20102010200820082008
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 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 780, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,569$22,355$30,045$32,105$35,255
Adjustments for Features0-425-2,920-3,870-5,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,569$21,930$27,125$28,235$29,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$361$0$1,110$2,285
Total Invoice$20,373$21,325$27,984$29,900$32,805
Adjustments for Features0-405-2,720-3,604-5,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,373$20,920$25,264$26,296$27,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$547$0$1,032$2,102

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010200820082008
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
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100$100   
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200   
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
USB port   $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
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25  
Compass   $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 
Alloy wheels  $350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,070$2,495$4,990$5,940$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$2,920$3,870$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-405-2,720-3,604-5,439

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Variable intermittent wipers75Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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