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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: $42,840

GMC Terrain Denali   
Difference: $5,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,419

GMC Terrain Denali   
Difference: $3,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerTerrain
TrimLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $35,490
Base Invoice $34,952 $33,716
Blind spot warning system 495  
Package 301A 2,250  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 300
Roof rack crossbars 120  
Cargo cover 135  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,295
AWD 2,000 1,750
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Cargo Package   235
Navigation system   495
Class II trailer hitch   450
3.6L V6   1,900
Blind spot warning system 421  
Package 301A 1,913  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 264
Roof rack crossbars 106  
Cargo cover 115  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,140
AWD 1,820 1,663
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Cargo Package   207
Navigation system   436
Class II trailer hitch   396
3.6L V6   1,672
Options (change) 9,930 6,425
Options (change) 8,583 5,778
Destination 825 925
Total Price $48,290 $42,840
Total Invoice $44,360 $40,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain Denali
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,507
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerTerrain
TrimLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$48,290$42,840
Adjustments for Features-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,640$42,840
Total Invoice$44,360$40,419
Adjustments for Features-2,4340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,926$40,419

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerTerrain
TrimLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning $200
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,780$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerTerrain
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.5 in
Length197.1 in185.3 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,188 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft363.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested82543%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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
Mud guards75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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