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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: $49,410

GMC Acadia Denali   
Difference: $6,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,380 $44,810
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
Cargo cover 130 140
Second-row buckets 695  
Second-row high console 150 300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,445
Navigation system   1,890
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Cargo cover 124 123
Second-row buckets 660  
Second-row high console 144 264
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Polished alloy wheels 565  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,272
Navigation system   1,663
Options (change) 5,830 3,775
Options (change) 5,540 3,322
Destination 1,245 825
Total Price $55,455 $49,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price: GMC Acadia Denali
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,201
Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4288hp V6
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$55,455$49,410
Adjustments for Features-2,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,260$49,410

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
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$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
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 release, second row seats$50 
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$9,385$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in118.9 in
Length198.8 in200.7 in
Width78.9 in78.2 in
Height69.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,657 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft368.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft3116.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%

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%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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