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GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,885

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $385

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,203

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,225 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $31,065 $27,273 $30,178
Class III trailer hitch 425    
Navigation system 2,145 1,995 1,995
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,145    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295
Sunroof 1,300    
AWD 2,000 2,320 2,325
Third-row seat   875 375
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Class III trailer hitch 353    
Navigation system 1,780 1,696 1,696
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,006    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075 1,101 1,101
Sunroof 1,079    
AWD 1,870 2,111 2,117
Third-row seat   744 319
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 9,310 12,855 9,955
Options (change) 8,163 11,145 8,682
Destination 735 785 785
Total Price $43,270 $42,885 $43,135
Total Invoice $39,963 $39,203 $39,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Acadia SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $870
Model Year200720082008
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$43,270$42,885$43,135
Adjustments for Features-1,7650-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,505$42,885$42,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$39,963$39,203$39,645
Adjustments for Features-1,6300-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,333$39,203$39,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$212

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720082008
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,840$5,075$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6300-230

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See a complete comparison of GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072008
ModelAcadiaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in113.7 in
Length200.7 in193.4 in
Width78.2 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,936 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		69.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		117.0 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested111555%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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 seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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