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GMC Acadia Limited vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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GMC Acadia Limited vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,755

GMC Acadia Limited Limited   
Difference: $1,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,112

GMC Acadia Limited Limited   
Difference: $1,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelAcadia LimitedExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,850 $42,090
Base Invoice $41,658 $40,196
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395  
Class III trailer hitch 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Cargo mat 75 100
All-weather floor mats 150 120
Cargo cover 140 130
Running boards 640 595
Roof rack crossbars 210 140
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Sunroof 1,400  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Safe and Smart Package   1,295
Second-row buckets   695
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,269  
Class III trailer hitch 523  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Cargo mat 68 95
All-weather floor mats 136 114
Cargo cover 127 124
Running boards 582 565
Roof rack crossbars 191 133
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Sunroof 1,274  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Safe and Smart Package   1,230
Second-row buckets   660
Polished alloy wheels   565
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 4,980 7,930
Options (change) 4,529 7,533
Destination 925 995
Total Price $49,755 $51,015
Total Invoice $47,112 $48,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $699
Model Year20172018
ModelAcadia LimitedExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6280hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,755$51,015
Adjustments for Features0-2,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,755$48,595
Total Invoice$47,112$48,724
Adjustments for Features0-2,311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,112$46,413

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
ModelAcadia LimitedExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Cargo area audio controls$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats $50
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$6,665$9,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,311

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
ModelAcadia LimitedExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.6 in
Length200.8 in198.3 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height70.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,657 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.8 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.1 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.1 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested77545%
Total Not Requested95055%

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