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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: $44,310

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062021
ModelExplorerExplorerAcadia
TrimEddie BauerLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $46,600
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
235/65R18 595    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850 1,400
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
4WD w/low range 2,225 2,225  
Running boards     695
4WD     2,000
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
235/65R18 506    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723 1,274
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
4WD w/low range 1,980 1,980  
Running boards     632
4WD     1,900
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,815
Options (change) 13,465 11,170 6,090
Options (change) 11,585 9,634 5,621
Destination 645 645 1,195
Total Price $44,310 $44,330 $53,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: GMC Acadia Denali
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,808
Model Year200620062021
ModelExplorerExplorerAcadia
TrimEddie BauerLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T9
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17235/55-20
Total Price$44,310$44,330$53,885
Adjustments for Features00-6,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,310$44,330$46,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year200620062021
ModelExplorerExplorerAcadia
TrimEddie BauerLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
4WD w/low range$2200$2200 
4WD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row high console$250$250 
Towing camera  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,775$5,775$12,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments00-876

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20062021
ModelExplorerAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.5 in
Length193.4 in193.6 in
Width73.7 in75.4 in
Height72.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in42.9 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft341.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft379.0 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 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%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
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%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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