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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: $46,065

GMC Terrain Denali   
Difference: $1,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerTerrain
TrimLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $38,300
AWD 2,000  
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 200
Roof rack crossbars 120 270
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,495
Cargo cover 135  
Cargo Package   295
Class II trailer hitch   450
Comfort Package   525
Advanced Safety Package   745
Driver Alert Package II   495
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
4WD   1,700
AWD 1,820  
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 182
Roof rack crossbars 106 246
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,360
Cargo cover 115  
Cargo Package   268
Class II trailer hitch   410
Comfort Package   478
Advanced Safety Package   678
Driver Alert Package II   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
4WD   1,615
Options (change) 8,995 6,570
Options (change) 7,770 6,046
Destination 825 1,195
Total Price $47,675 $46,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain Denali
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,558
Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerTerrain
TrimLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-19
Total Price$47,675$46,065
Adjustments for Features-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,605$46,065

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerTerrain
TrimLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Following distance indicator $25
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
Larger infotainment display $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,315$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerTerrain
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in107.3 in
Length197.1 in182.3 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,756 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.7 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 ft329.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft329.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested287569%
Total Not Requested130031%
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
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Driver Alert Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested87581%

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