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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: $38,920

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $3,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,803

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $1,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerTerrainTerrain
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $30,820 $34,175
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $29,279 $32,466
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995   495
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 150 150
Sunroof 850 850   995
Remote start 385 385    
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,750 1,750
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Memory Package     650  
Open Road Package     2,085  
Class II trailer hitch     365 365
Cargo Package     280 280
3.6L V6     1,500 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395 395
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696   450
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 136 136
Sunroof 723 723   905
Remote start 327 327    
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,663 1,663
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Memory Package     592  
Open Road Package     1,897  
Class II trailer hitch     332 332
Cargo Package     255 255
3.6L V6     1,365 1,729
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359 359
Options (change) 9,765 7,565 7,175 6,330
Options (change) 8,520 6,650 6,599 5,829
Destination 815 815 925 925
Total Price $42,195 $43,930 $38,920 $41,430
Total Invoice $38,654 $40,366 $36,803 $39,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,749
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerTerrainTerrain
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$42,195$43,930$38,920$41,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-950-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,195$42,430$37,970$39,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0$1,260
Total Invoice$38,654$40,366$36,803$39,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,378-898-2,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,654$38,988$35,905$37,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$334$0$1,232

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerTerrainTerrain
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Lane departure warning   $200
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,165$6,665$6,115$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$950$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,378-898-2,083

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20092016
ModelExplorerTerrain
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.5 in
Length193.4 in185.5 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in
Height72.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,151 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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested107581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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%
Memory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Open Road Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested185073%
Total Not Requested67527%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested12576%
Total Not Requested4024%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain Denali

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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
235/55R19 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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