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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: $45,010

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $3,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,544

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $2,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $34,675
Base Invoice $35,268 $32,421
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 301A 2,250  
Cargo cover 135  
Second-row buckets 750  
Second-row high console 100 250
AWD 2,000 2,010
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   1,980
Navigation system   2,340
Class III trailer hitch   425
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
Sunroof   1,300
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 301A 1,913  
Cargo cover 115  
Second-row buckets 638  
Second-row high console 85 208
AWD 1,820 1,879
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   1,852
Navigation system   1,942
Class III trailer hitch   353
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,075
Sunroof   1,079
Options (change) 9,395 9,600
Options (change) 8,107 8,388
Destination 825 735
Total Price $48,075 $45,010
Total Invoice $44,200 $41,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Acadia SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $514
Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6275hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/65-18
Total Price$48,075$45,010
Adjustments for Features-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,745$45,010
Total Invoice$44,200$41,544
Adjustments for Features-2,1420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,058$41,544

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,205$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in118.9 in
Length197.1 in200.7 in
Width78.9 in78.2 in
Height70.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.9 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 ft319.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft369.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3117.0 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 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested141578%
Total Not Requested40022%

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