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Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,650

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $460

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,996

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerTerrain
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $28,510
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $27,084
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sunroof 850 850  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Cargo Package     235
Class II trailer hitch     350
Navigation and Rear Entertainment     2,190
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB     2,750
3.0L V6     1,500
AWD     1,750
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sunroof 723 723  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Cargo Package     207
Class II trailer hitch     308
Navigation and Rear Entertainment     1,927
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB     2,612
3.0L V6     1,320
AWD     1,663
Options (change) 6,805 6,295 8,775
Options (change) 5,833 5,400 8,037
Destination 645 645 825
Total Price $37,650 $39,455 $38,110
Total Invoice $33,996 $35,623 $35,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,969
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerTerrain
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8264hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$37,650$39,455$38,110
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,650$38,280$33,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0
Total Invoice$33,996$35,623$35,946
Adjustments for Features0-1,061-3,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,996$34,562$32,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$566$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerTerrain
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,525$4,700$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,061-3,919

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerTerrain
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.5 in
Length193.4 in185.3 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in
Height72.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,188 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft363.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested12576%
Total Not Requested4024%
Navigation and Rear Entertainment
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested131569%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Additional chrome trim0No
235/55R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested135057%
Total Not Requested100043%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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