Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2008 GMC Acadia Limited GMC Acadia Limited 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,055

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,347

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,470

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerAcadia Limited
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $43,850
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $41,658
Third-row seat 875 375  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 150
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 210
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,395
AWD 2,320 2,325 2,000
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Class III trailer hitch     575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Running boards     640
Sunroof     1,400
Third-row seat 744 319  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 326 326  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 136
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 191
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,269
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,900
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Class III trailer hitch     523
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Running boards     582
Sunroof     1,274
Options (change) 13,025 10,125 6,765
Options (change) 11,289 8,826 6,234
Destination 785 785 925
Total Price $43,055 $43,305 $51,540
Total Invoice $39,347 $39,789 $48,817

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or GMC Acadia Limited dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,009
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerAcadia Limited
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8281hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/55-20
Total Price$43,055$43,305$51,540
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,055$43,055$46,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$39,347$39,789$48,817
Adjustments for Features0-230-4,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,347$39,559$44,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$212$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia Limited

Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerAcadia Limited
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Second-row high console $250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cargo area audio controls  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,715$4,965$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-4,461

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia Limited

Model Year20082017
ModelExplorerAcadia Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in118.9 in
Length193.4 in200.8 in
Width73.7 in78.9 in
Height72.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,850 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft370.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3116.1 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Limited Limited

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.