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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: $54,190

GMC Acadia Denali   
Difference: $3,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimPlatinumDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,730 $45,415
Second-row buckets 695  
Running boards 595 695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo mat 100  
AWD 0  
Cargo Package   315
Technology Package   1,395
Sunroof   1,400
4WD   2,000
Second-row buckets 660  
Running boards 565 632
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,815
Cargo cover 124  
Cargo mat 95  
AWD 0  
Cargo Package   287
Technology Package   1,269
Sunroof   1,274
4WD   1,900
Options (change) 3,515 7,800
Options (change) 3,339 7,177
Destination 1,245 975
Total Price $57,490 $54,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price: GMC Acadia Denali
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,944
Model Year20212018
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimPlatinumDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-21235/55-20
Total Price$57,490$54,190
Adjustments for Features-3,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,380$54,190

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20212018
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimPlatinumDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition 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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,500$9,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2480

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20212018
ModelExplorerAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in112.5 in
Length198.8 in193.6 in
Width78.9 in75.4 in
Height69.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,727 lb.4,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in42.9 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft341.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft379.0 ft3

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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 mat40Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
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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