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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: $37,875

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $6,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,739

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $4,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerTerrain
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $28,510
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $27,084
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
Remote start 385 385  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Third-row seat 875    
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,750
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Navigation and Rear Entertainment     2,190
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB     2,750
Class II trailer hitch     350
3.0L V6     1,500
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Remote start 327 327  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Third-row seat 744    
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,663
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Navigation and Rear Entertainment     1,927
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB     2,612
Class II trailer hitch     308
3.0L V6     1,320
Options (change) 11,860 8,785 8,540
Options (change) 10,301 7,687 7,830
Destination 815 815 825
Total Price $44,290 $45,150 $37,875
Total Invoice $40,435 $41,403 $35,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,673
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerTerrain
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8264hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$44,290$45,150$37,875
Adjustments for Features-25-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,265$44,275$37,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0
Total Invoice$40,435$41,403$35,739
Adjustments for Features-23-8020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,412$40,601$35,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$189$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerTerrain
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,850$7,700$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-8020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20092012
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 Weight4,706 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested67551%
Total Not Requested65049%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

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%
Navigation and Rear Entertainment
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69037%
Total Not Requested120063%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Additional chrome trim0No
235/55R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested160068%
Total Not Requested75032%
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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