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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: $35,655

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,163

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelExplorerAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
TrimXLTSLESLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $35,310 $39,060 $44,810
Base Invoice $27,404 $33,544 $37,107 $42,570
Third-row seat 875      
SYNC and Sirius Package 670      
4.6L V8 1,310      
Remote start 385      
AWD 2,320 2,000 2,000 2,000
Class III trailer hitch   525 525  
Third-row seat 744      
SYNC and Sirius Package 569      
4.6L V8 1,192      
Remote start 327      
AWD 2,112 1,900 1,900 1,900
Class III trailer hitch   462 462  
Options (change) 5,560 2,525 2,525 2,000
Options (change) 4,944 2,362 2,362 1,900
Destination 815 825 825 825
Total Price $35,655 $38,660 $42,410 $47,635
Total Invoice $33,163 $36,731 $40,294 $45,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,354
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelExplorerAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
TrimXLTSLESLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8288hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/65-18255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$35,655$38,660$42,410$47,635
Adjustments for Features0-2,330-4,155-7,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,655$36,330$38,255$39,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,925$3,550
Total Invoice$33,163$36,731$40,294$45,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,214-3,948-7,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,163$34,517$36,346$37,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,829$3,404

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelExplorerAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
TrimXLTSLESLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Cargo area audio controls   $100
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25 $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$5,120$7,450$9,275$12,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,330$4,155$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,214-3,948-7,374

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20102012
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 XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLE

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%

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