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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: $48,820

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,713

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $45,415
Base Invoice $35,268 $43,128
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Cargo cover 135  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Second-row buckets 750  
Cargo Package   315
Technology Package   1,395
Sunroof   1,400
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Cargo cover 115  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,815
Second-row buckets 638  
Cargo Package   287
Technology Package   1,269
Sunroof   1,274
Options (change) 10,140 5,105
Options (change) 8,620 4,645
Destination 825 975
Total Price $48,820 $51,495
Total Invoice $44,713 $48,748

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,203
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-20
Total Price$48,820$51,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,820$49,560
Total Invoice$44,713$48,748
Adjustments for Features0-1,832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,713$46,916

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Following distance indicator $25
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Towing camera $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,645$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,832

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.5 in
Length197.1 in193.6 in
Width78.9 in75.4 in
Height70.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in42.9 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft341.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft379.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested292570%
Total Not Requested125030%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

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