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Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,490

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,262

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerAcadia
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $34,675
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $32,421
Third-row seat 845 845  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Sunroof 850 850 1,300
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,340
Class III trailer hitch     425
Second-row high console     250
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB     1,980
AWD     2,010
Third-row seat 718 718  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,075
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Sunroof 723 723 1,079
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,942
Class III trailer hitch     353
Second-row high console     208
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB     1,852
AWD     1,879
Options (change) 10,645 8,945 9,600
Options (change) 9,099 7,654 8,388
Destination 645 645 735
Total Price $41,490 $42,105 $45,010
Total Invoice $37,262 $37,877 $41,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price: GMC Acadia SLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $415
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerAcadia
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8275hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17255/65-18
Total Price$41,490$42,105$45,010
Adjustments for Features00-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,490$42,105$40,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$37,262$37,877$41,544
Adjustments for Features00-3,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,262$37,877$37,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerAcadia
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,275$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,867

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in118.9 in
Length193.4 in200.7 in
Width73.7 in78.2 in
Height72.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.9 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 ft319.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft369.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3117.0 ft3

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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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested55030%
Total Not Requested126570%

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