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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: $45,945

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,079

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,550 $38,085
Base Invoice $32,901 $36,181
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Navigation system 1,995 1,890
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385  
Sunroof 850 1,400
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,445
AWD 2,320 2,000
255/50R20 630  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   2,100
Second-row high console   300
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Navigation system 1,696 1,663
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 327  
Sunroof 723 1,232
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,272
AWD 2,112 1,900
255/50R20 536  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   1,995
Second-row high console   264
Options (change) 9,580 9,135
Options (change) 8,363 8,326
Destination 815 775
Total Price $45,945 $47,995
Total Invoice $42,079 $45,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,722
Model Year20092010
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedSLT
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$45,945$47,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,945$46,425
Total Invoice$42,079$45,282
Adjustments for Features0-1,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,079$43,801

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20092010
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedSLT
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 
911 assist$25 
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
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
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 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,355$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,481

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20092010
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.4,936 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 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

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
255/55HR20 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested57538%
Total Not Requested95062%

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