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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: $45,010

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $3,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,544

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $2,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimSLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,675 $37,855
Base Invoice $32,421 $35,268
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 1,980  
Class III trailer hitch 425  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Navigation system 2,340  
AWD 2,010 2,000
Sunroof 1,300  
Second-row high console 250 100
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 301A   2,250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Second-row buckets   750
Cargo cover   135
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 1,852  
Class III trailer hitch 353  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075  
Navigation system 1,942  
AWD 1,879 1,820
Sunroof 1,079  
Second-row high console 208 85
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 301A   1,913
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Second-row buckets   638
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 9,600 9,395
Options (change) 8,388 8,107
Destination 735 825
Total Price $45,010 $48,075
Total Invoice $41,544 $44,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Acadia SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $514
Model Year20082012
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimSLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/50-20
Total Price$45,010$48,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,010$45,745
Total Invoice$41,544$44,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,544$42,058

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimSLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,875$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,142

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

Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelAcadiaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.6 in
Length200.7 in197.1 in
Width78.2 in78.9 in
Height72.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,936 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		69.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		117.0 ft380.7 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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested141578%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%

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