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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: $42,750

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,319

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimSLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,310 $32,395
Base Invoice $33,015 $30,178
Class III trailer hitch 425  
Visibility and Directions Package 2,985  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295
Sunroof 1,400  
Second-row high console 300  
AWD 2,000 2,325
Third-row seat   375
Sun and Sirius Package   560
Rear HVAC unit   285
Navigation system   1,995
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
4.6L V8   1,310
255/50R20   630
Class III trailer hitch 353  
Visibility and Directions Package 2,478  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075 1,101
Sunroof 1,162  
Second-row high console 249  
AWD 1,870 2,117
Third-row seat   319
Sun and Sirius Package   476
Rear HVAC unit   243
Navigation system   1,696
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
4.6L V8   1,192
255/50R20   536
Options (change) 8,405 9,570
Options (change) 7,187 8,356
Destination 735 785
Total Price $44,450 $42,750
Total Invoice $40,937 $39,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $803
Model Year20092008
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimSLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/50-20
Total Price$44,450$42,750
Adjustments for Features-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,565$42,750
Total Invoice$40,937$39,319
Adjustments for Features-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,122$39,319

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimSLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,550$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8150

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

Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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

Visibility and Directions Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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 console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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