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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: $48,535

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $110

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,591

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $38,085
Base Invoice $35,268 $36,181
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 301A 2,250  
Second-row buckets 750  
Second-row high console 100 300
AWD 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Navigation system   1,890
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   2,100
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,445
Cooled or ventilated front seats   650
Sunroof   1,400
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 301A 1,913  
Second-row buckets 638  
Second-row high console 85 264
AWD 1,820 1,900
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Navigation system   1,663
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,272
Cooled or ventilated front seats   572
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 9,855 9,785
Options (change) 8,498 8,898
Destination 825 775
Total Price $48,535 $48,645
Total Invoice $44,591 $45,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,981
Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6288hp 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)255/50-20255/55-20
Total Price$48,535$48,645
Adjustments for Features-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,665$48,645
Total Invoice$44,591$45,854
Adjustments for Features-1,7180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,873$45,854

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122010
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 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 
Traffic information $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 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power height 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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,620$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in118.9 in
Length197.1 in200.7 in
Width78.9 in78.2 in
Height70.4 in69.9 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 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft368.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3116.9 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 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 Requested147577%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
255/55HR20 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested50033%

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