Ford Five Hundred vs Pontiac Grand Prix
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
Overview
| Spec | Ford Five HundredSEL | Pontiac Grand PrixBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SEL | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2008 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Five HundredSEL | Pontiac Grand PrixBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,035 | $22,210 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $5,879 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $5,879 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $5,879 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Five HundredSEL | Pontiac Grand PrixBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal (best) | 17 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Five HundredSEL | Pontiac Grand PrixBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 203 hp (best) | 200 hp |
| Torque | 207 lb-ft | 230 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3.8 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Five HundredSEL | Pontiac Grand PrixBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 21.2 cu ft | 57 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,649 lbs | 3,477 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in (best) | 110.5 in |
| Length | 200.7 in (best) | 198.3 in |
| Width | 74.5 in (best) | 71.6 in |
| Height | 61.5 in (best) | 55.9 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Five HundredSEL | Pontiac Grand PrixBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | 1 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Five Hundred | Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEL $23,035 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $22,210 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SEL $24,885 MSRP | GXP $29,325 MSRP |
| 3 | Limited $26,610 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Limited $28,460 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Ford Five Hundred vs Pontiac Grand Prix FAQ
- Which is better: 2007 Ford Five Hundred or 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2007 Ford Five Hundred vs 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2007 Ford Five Hundred or 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix starts lower at $22,210. Live Ford Five Hundred listings start at $5,879.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2007 Ford Five Hundred or 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
- The 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,210).
- Which has better horsepower: 2007 Ford Five Hundred or 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
- The 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix leads on horsepower in this comparison (303).