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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: $35,730

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,227

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $4,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelExplorerAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
TrimXLTSLESLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $34,050 $39,780 $45,945
Base Invoice $27,404 $32,348 $37,791 $43,648
SYNC and Sirius Package 670      
Third-row seat 875      
4.6L V8 1,310      
All-weather floor mats 75 150 150 150
Remote start 385      
AWD 2,320 2,000 2,000 2,000
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB   1,890    
Class III trailer hitch   525 525  
Roof rack crossbars   210 210 210
SYNC and Sirius Package 569      
Third-row seat 744      
4.6L V8 1,192      
All-weather floor mats 64 132 132 132
Remote start 327      
AWD 2,112 1,900 1,900 1,900
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB   1,795    
Class III trailer hitch   462 462  
Roof rack crossbars   185 185 185
Options (change) 5,635 4,775 2,885 2,360
Options (change) 5,008 4,474 2,679 2,217
Destination 815 895 895 895
Total Price $35,730 $39,720 $43,560 $49,200
Total Invoice $33,227 $37,717 $41,365 $46,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,898
Model Year2010201320132013
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$35,730$39,720$43,560$49,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,730-4,705-8,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,730$36,990$38,855$40,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,865$3,580
Total Invoice$33,227$37,717$41,365$46,760
Adjustments for Features0-2,592-4,468-8,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,227$35,125$36,897$38,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,772$3,433

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year2010201320132013
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
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
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   
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
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Cargo area audio controls   $100
HD radio $50$50$50
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   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
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 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
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 height adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$4,845$7,575$9,550$13,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,730$4,705$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,592-4,468-8,202

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20102013
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested52588%
Total Not Requested7512%
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%

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%
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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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