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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: $43,135

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,645

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $43,220
Base Invoice $30,178 $41,059
Third-row seat 375  
Rear HVAC unit 285  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Sun and Sirius Package 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,890
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,445
AWD 2,325 2,000
255/50R20 630  
Second-row high console   300
Third-row seat 319  
Rear HVAC unit 243  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Sun and Sirius Package 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,663
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 326  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,272
AWD 2,117 1,900
255/50R20 536  
Second-row high console   264
Options (change) 9,955 5,635
Options (change) 8,682 5,099
Destination 785 810
Total Price $43,135 $49,665
Total Invoice $39,645 $46,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,956
Model Year20082011
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8288hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-20
Total Price$43,135$49,665
Adjustments for Features0-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,135$46,105
Total Invoice$39,645$46,968
Adjustments for Features0-3,367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,645$43,601

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20082011
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Cargo area audio controls $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,440$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,367

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20082011
ModelExplorerAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in118.9 in
Length193.4 in200.7 in
Width73.7 in78.2 in
Height72.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,870 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 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft368.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft3116.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia specs.

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 console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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