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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: $45,060

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,090

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelExplorerExplorerAcadia
TrimEddie BauerLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $45,945
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $43,648
Third-row seat 875    
Convenience Package 995    
Rear HVAC unit 695    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 795
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 150
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,445
Remote start 385 385  
AWD 2,320 2,320 2,000
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Roof rack crossbars     210
Second-row buckets     0
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     495
Third-row seat 744    
Convenience Package 846    
Rear HVAC unit 591    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 700
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 132
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,272
Remote start 327 327  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,900
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Roof rack crossbars     185
Second-row buckets     0
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     436
Options (change) 12,630 9,655 5,095
Options (change) 10,956 8,427 4,625
Destination 815 815 895
Total Price $45,060 $46,020 $51,935
Total Invoice $41,090 $42,143 $49,168

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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: $2,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,562
Model Year200920092013
ModelExplorerExplorerAcadia
TrimEddie BauerLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8288hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/55-20
Total Price$45,060$46,020$51,935
Adjustments for Features0-650-4,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,060$45,370$47,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$310$0
Total Invoice$41,090$42,143$49,168
Adjustments for Features0-595-4,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,090$41,548$44,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$458$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year200920092013
ModelExplorerExplorerAcadia
TrimEddie BauerLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Second-row high console $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$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cargo area audio controls  $100
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600 $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,580$6,230$10,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-595-4,516

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20092013
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 Weight4,706 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

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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