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Ford Explorer vs. GMC Yukon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. GMC Yukon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,970

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,125

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerYukon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $55,010
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $51,159
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Remote start 385 385  
Power-deployable running boards 695 695 1,095
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
AWD 2,320 2,325 2,995
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     1,985
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Remote start 326 326  
Power-deployable running boards 591 591 964
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
AWD 2,111 2,117 2,785
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     1,747
Options (change) 13,940 11,040 6,075
Options (change) 12,067 9,604 5,496
Destination 785 785 995
Total Price $43,970 $44,220 $62,080
Total Invoice $40,125 $40,567 $57,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Yukon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,411
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerYukon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20275/55-20
Total Price$43,970$44,220$62,080
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,970$43,970$57,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$40,125$40,567$57,650
Adjustments for Features0-229-4,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,125$40,338$53,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$213$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Yukon

Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerYukon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Second-row high console $250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
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
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Removable third row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,925$5,175$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-4,114

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Yukon

Model Year20082012
ModelExplorerYukon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in116.0 in
Length193.4 in202.0 in
Width73.7 in79.0 in
Height72.8 in76.9 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.5,688 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
GMC Yukon Denali

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested260097%
Total Not Requested903%

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