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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: $42,995

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $3,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,660

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $3,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelExplorerExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedSportSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $34,675
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $32,421
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Package 301A 2,600    
Cargo cover 135 135  
Second-row buckets 750 750  
Second-row high console 100 100 250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 402A   4,130  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB     1,975
Navigation system     2,340
Class III trailer hitch     425
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295
Sunroof     1,300
Trailer Tow Package 497 497  
Package 301A 2,269    
Cargo cover 118 118  
Second-row buckets 655 655  
Second-row high console 87 87 208
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,741  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Package 402A   3,604  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB     1,847
Navigation system     1,942
Class III trailer hitch     353
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,075
Sunroof     1,079
Options (change) 7,745 9,275 7,585
Options (change) 6,759 8,094 6,504
Destination 895 895 735
Total Price $46,740 $50,950 $42,995
Total Invoice $43,182 $47,016 $39,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Acadia SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,531
Model Year201320132008
ModelExplorerExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedSportSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6275hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/65-18
Total Price$46,740$50,950$42,995
Adjustments for Features-2,155-4,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,585$46,495$42,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,910$0
Total Invoice$43,182$47,016$39,660
Adjustments for Features-1,991-4,1110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,191$42,905$39,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,714$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year201320132008
ModelExplorerExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedSportSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,680$9,980$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$4,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,991-4,1110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20132008
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 Weight4,535 lb.4,723 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?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested117555%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested177555%
Total Not Requested142545%

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
Remote start150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested141578%
Total Not Requested40022%

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