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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: $38,210

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $9,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,034

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $8,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerTerrain
TrimLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $28,510
Base Invoice $35,268 $27,084
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Roof rack crossbars 120  
Cargo cover 135  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
AWD 2,000 1,750
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Package 301A 2,250  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   2,750
Navigation and Rear Entertainment   2,190
3.0L V6   1,500
Class II trailer hitch   350
Cargo Package   235
MyLink / Intellilink   100
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Roof rack crossbars 106  
Cargo cover 115  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
AWD 1,820 1,663
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Package 301A 1,913  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   2,612
Navigation and Rear Entertainment   1,927
3.0L V6   1,320
Class II trailer hitch   308
Cargo Package   207
MyLink / Intellilink   88
Options (change) 9,260 8,875
Options (change) 7,996 8,125
Destination 825 825
Total Price $47,940 $38,210
Total Invoice $44,089 $36,034

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,870
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerTerrain
TrimLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$47,940$38,210
Adjustments for Features-4,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,390$38,210
Total Invoice$44,089$36,034
Adjustments for Features-4,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,904$36,034

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerTerrain
TrimLimitedSLT
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,880$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,731 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

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested90047%

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%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
235/55R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested195083%
Total Not Requested40017%
Navigation and Rear Entertainment
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested187599%
Total Not Requested151%
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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

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