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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: $35,930

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $5,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,397

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $5,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018201820182018
ModelExplorerAcadiaAcadiaAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
TrimXLTSLESLE All TerrainSLTSLT All TerrainDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $32,560 $40,410 $38,460 $43,755 $45,415
Base Invoice $27,404 $30,932 $38,260 $36,537 $41,479 $43,128
SYNC and Sirius Package 670          
Third-row seat 875   0   0  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275          
4.6L V8 1,310          
Remote start 385          
AWD 2,320          
Trailering Package   650 650 650 650  
Bose 8 speakers   920 920      
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB   2,620        
3.6L V6   1,095   1,095    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395   395    
4WD   2,000   2,005   2,000
SYNC and Sirius Package 569          
Third-row seat 744   0   0  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234          
4.6L V8 1,192          
Remote start 327          
AWD 2,112          
Trailering Package   592 592 592 592  
Bose 8 speakers   837 837      
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB   2,488        
3.6L V6   996   996    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359   359    
4WD   1,900   1,950   1,900
Options (change) 5,835 7,680 1,570 4,145 650 2,000
Options (change) 5,178 7,172 1,429 3,897 592 1,900
Destination 815 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $35,930 $41,215 $42,955 $43,580 $45,380 $48,390
Total Invoice $33,397 $39,079 $40,664 $41,409 $43,046 $46,003

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,164
Model Year201020182018201820182018
ModelExplorerAcadiaAcadiaAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
TrimXLTSLESLE All TerrainSLTSLT All TerrainDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD4WD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$35,930$41,215$42,955$43,580$45,380$48,390
Adjustments for Features0-3,555-5,055-6,155-7,005-10,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,930$37,660$37,900$37,425$38,375$38,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$475$0$950$710
Total Invoice$33,397$39,079$40,664$41,409$43,046$46,003
Adjustments for Features0-3,371-4,785-5,848-6,645-9,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,397$35,708$35,879$35,561$36,401$36,254
Cost Above Minimum$0$147$318$0$840$693

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year201020182018201820182018
ModelExplorerAcadiaAcadiaAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
TrimXLTSLESLE All TerrainSLTSLT All TerrainDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700     
4WD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150$150$150
Following distance indicator     $25
Forward collision warning     $200
Full-size spare tire$225     
Hill descent control  $250 $250 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection     $50
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Safety key$5     
Side curtain airbags$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer    $100 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Roof rack$300     
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Towing camera $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 $500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding     $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Rear bumper protector$40     
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125     
MP3-compatible player$50     
Navigation system     $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information     $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0$0$0$0
Floor mats, third row (optional)     $0
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels     $350
White-letter tires$0     
Total Value of Features$4,820$8,375$9,875$10,975$11,825$15,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,555$5,055$6,155$7,005$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,371-4,785-5,848-6,645-9,749

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20102018
ModelExplorerAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.5 in
Length193.4 in193.6 in
Width73.7 in75.4 in
Height72.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in42.9 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft341.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft379.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLE

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Trailering Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Towing camera50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
235/65HR18 tires400No
Total Requested77538%
Total Not Requested125062%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLE All Terrain

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Total Requested77546%
Total Not Requested90054%
Trailering Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Towing camera50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Trailering Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Towing camera50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT All Terrain

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Total Requested77546%
Total Not Requested90054%
Trailering Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Towing camera50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

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