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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: $50,005

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,817

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $40,820
Base Invoice $34,952 $38,779
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A 4,305  
Second-row buckets 750 0
Cargo cover 135 140
All-weather floor mats 75 150
Roof rack crossbars 120 210
AWD 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095  
Class III trailer hitch   575
Technology Package   1,000
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   1,275
Navigation system   495
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,395
Sunroof   1,400
Cooled or ventilated front seats   350
Forward collision warning   395
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 302A 3,659  
Second-row buckets 638 0
Cargo cover 115 123
All-weather floor mats 64 132
Roof rack crossbars 106 185
AWD 1,820 1,900
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798  
Class III trailer hitch   506
Technology Package   880
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   1,211
Navigation system   436
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,228
Sunroof   1,232
Cooled or ventilated front seats   308
Forward collision warning   348
Options (change) 11,645 9,385
Options (change) 10,040 8,489
Destination 825 925
Total Price $50,005 $51,130
Total Invoice $45,817 $48,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,938
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/60-19
Total Price$50,005$51,130
Adjustments for Features-1,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,300$51,130
Total Invoice$45,817$48,193
Adjustments for Features-1,5620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,255$48,193

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Cargo area audio controls $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$9,105$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in118.9 in
Length197.1 in200.8 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height70.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,850 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in57.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft370.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3116.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested247562%
Total Not Requested150038%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo area audio controls100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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