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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: $42,195

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $460

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,654

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerTerrainTerrain
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $31,400 $37,600
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $29,830 $35,720
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 200 200
Remote start 385 385    
Sunroof 850 850    
AWD 2,320 2,320    
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Cargo Package     295 295
Driver Alert Package I     1,180  
Preferred Package     1,250  
Infotainment Package II     1,180  
Class II trailer hitch     450 450
Roof rack crossbars     270 270
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395 395
2.0L I4     1,845  
4WD     1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof     1,495 1,495
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 182 182
Remote start 327 327    
Sunroof 723 723    
AWD 2,112 2,112    
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Cargo Package     268 268
Driver Alert Package I     1,074  
Preferred Package     1,138  
Infotainment Package II     1,074  
Class II trailer hitch     410 410
Roof rack crossbars     246 246
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359 359
2.0L I4     1,679  
4WD     1,615 1,615
Panoramic sunroof     1,360 1,360
Options (change) 9,765 7,565 10,260 4,805
Options (change) 8,520 6,650 9,405 4,440
Destination 815 815 995 995
Total Price $42,195 $43,930 $42,655 $43,400
Total Invoice $38,654 $40,366 $40,230 $41,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain Denali
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,141
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerTerrainTerrain
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8252hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG21/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-19235/50-19
Total Price$42,195$43,930$42,655$43,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-3,895-4,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,195$42,430$38,760$38,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$255$0
Total Invoice$38,654$40,366$40,230$41,155
Adjustments for Features0-1,378-3,674-4,642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,654$38,988$36,556$36,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$334$43$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerTerrainTerrain
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,830$7,330$9,725$10,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$3,895$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,378-3,674-4,642

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20092018
ModelExplorerTerrain
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in107.3 in
Length193.4 in182.3 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,756 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.7 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 ft329.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft363.3 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 control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Driver Alert Package I
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Infotainment Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Total Requested100070%
Total Not Requested42530%

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%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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