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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: $3,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,079

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,550 $43,220
Base Invoice $32,901 $41,059
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Navigation system 1,995 1,890
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385  
Sunroof 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,445
AWD 2,320 2,000
255/50R20 630  
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  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,272
AWD 2,112 1,900
255/50R20 536  
Second-row high console   264
Options (change) 9,580 5,635
Options (change) 8,363 5,099
Destination 815 810
Total Price $45,945 $49,665
Total Invoice $42,079 $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: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,844
Model Year20092011
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$45,945$49,665
Adjustments for Features0-3,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,945$46,445
Total Invoice$42,079$46,968
Adjustments for Features0-3,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,079$43,923

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20092011
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 
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 $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
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
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
Folding third row seats $600
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 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,505$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,045

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20092011
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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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 Denali

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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