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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: $34,960

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $13,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelExplorerExplorerTerrain
TrimXLTLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,925 $48,380 $28,510
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395 395  
Package 202A 4,100    
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Cargo cover 130 130  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB     2,750
Navigation and Rear Entertainment     2,190
Class II trailer hitch     350
Cargo Package     235
MyLink / Intellilink     100
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375 375  
Package 202A 3,895    
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
Cargo cover 124 124  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB     2,612
Navigation and Rear Entertainment     1,927
Class II trailer hitch     308
Cargo Package     207
MyLink / Intellilink     88
Options (change) 10,685 4,950 5,625
Options (change) 10,150 4,702 5,142
Destination 1,245 1,245 825
Total Price $48,855 $54,575 $34,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price: GMC Terrain SLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,784
Model Year202020202012
ModelExplorerExplorerTerrain
TrimXLTLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4300hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20235/55-18
Total Price$48,855$54,575$34,960
Adjustments for Features-3,875-6,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,980$48,335$34,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,355$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year202020202012
ModelExplorerExplorerTerrain
TrimXLTLimitedSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50 
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,955$10,320$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$6,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-904-6800

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerTerrain
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in112.5 in
Length198.8 in185.3 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height69.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft363.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested207558%
Total Not Requested147542%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested12576%
Total Not Requested4024%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

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