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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: $1,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,591

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $43,220
Base Invoice $35,268 $41,059
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  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,445
Navigation system   1,890
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  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,272
Navigation system   1,663
Options (change) 9,855 5,635
Options (change) 8,498 5,099
Destination 825 810
Total Price $48,535 $49,665
Total Invoice $44,591 $46,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,855
Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedDenali
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$49,665
Adjustments for Features-5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,015$49,665
Total Invoice$44,591$46,968
Adjustments for Features-4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,113$46,968

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedDenali
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 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 
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
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,120$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122011
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.4,870 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 Denali

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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