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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: $41,550

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,313

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelExplorerExplorerAcadiaAcadia
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $40,540 $46,825
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $38,513 $44,484
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795    
Third-row seat 845 845    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Rear HVAC unit 650 650    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 210 210
Sunroof 850 850 1,400  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,445 1,445
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795 795
Class III trailer hitch     575  
Second-row buckets     0 0
AWD     2,000 2,000
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676    
Third-row seat 718 718    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Rear HVAC unit 553 553    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 185 185
Sunroof 723 723 1,232  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,272 1,272
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 700 700
Class III trailer hitch     506  
Second-row buckets     0 0
AWD     1,900 1,900
Options (change) 10,705 9,005 6,425 4,450
Options (change) 9,150 7,705 5,795 4,057
Destination 645 645 925 925
Total Price $41,550 $42,165 $47,890 $52,200
Total Invoice $37,313 $37,928 $45,233 $49,466

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,496
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelExplorerExplorerAcadiaAcadia
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$41,550$42,165$47,890$52,200
Adjustments for Features00-3,625-6,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,550$42,165$44,265$45,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,085
Total Invoice$37,313$37,928$45,233$49,466
Adjustments for Features00-3,424-6,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,313$37,928$41,809$42,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,166

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year2006200620142014
ModelExplorerExplorerAcadiaAcadia
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cargo area audio controls   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,775$3,775$7,400$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,625$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,424-6,491

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20062014
ModelExplorerAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in118.9 in
Length193.4 in200.8 in
Width73.7 in78.9 in
Height72.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 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

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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%
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%
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%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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