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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: $42,995

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $3,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,660

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $3,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,675 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $32,421 $35,528 $38,862
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 1,975    
Class III trailer hitch 425    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
Navigation system 2,340    
Sunroof 1,300    
Second-row high console 250 100 100
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Package 301A   2,600  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Second-row buckets   750 750
Cargo cover   135 135
Package 401A     4,130
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 1,847    
Class III trailer hitch 353    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075    
Navigation system 1,942    
Sunroof 1,079    
Second-row high console 208 87 87
Trailer Tow Package   497 497
Package 301A   2,269  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Second-row buckets   655 655
Cargo cover   118 118
Package 401A     3,604
Options (change) 7,585 7,745 9,275
Options (change) 6,504 6,759 8,094
Destination 735 895 895
Total Price $42,995 $46,740 $51,845
Total Invoice $39,660 $43,182 $47,851

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Acadia SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,346
Model Year200820142014
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,995$46,740$51,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,355-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,995$44,385$47,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,005
Total Invoice$39,660$43,182$47,851
Adjustments for Features0-2,176-4,112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,660$41,006$43,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820142014
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,525$7,880$9,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,355$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,176-4,112

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082014
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 Weight4,723 lb.4,535 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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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

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested117555%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested177555%
Total Not Requested142545%

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