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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: $37,995

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $9,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,750

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $8,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerTerrain
TrimSportSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $28,100
Base Invoice $38,027 $26,695
Navigation system 795 2,145
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Rear bumper protector 85  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,295
Roof rack crossbars 135  
Cargo cover 135  
Power liftgate 495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo Package   245
Class II trailer hitch   350
3.0L V6   1,500
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   1,800
AWD   1,750
Navigation system 694 1,888
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Rear bumper protector 74  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,140
Roof rack crossbars 118  
Cargo cover 118  
Power liftgate 432  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Cargo Package   216
Class II trailer hitch   308
3.0L V6   1,320
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   1,710
AWD   1,663
Options (change) 5,805 9,085
Options (change) 5,066 8,245
Destination 895 810
Total Price $47,480 $37,995
Total Invoice $43,988 $35,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,306
Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerTerrain
TrimSportSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$47,480$37,995
Adjustments for Features-3,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,315$37,995
Total Invoice$43,988$35,750
Adjustments for Features-2,9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,056$35,750

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerTerrain
TrimSportSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,355$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9320

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20132011
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 Weight4,921 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 Sport

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 SLT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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