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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: $46,340

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $1,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,742

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $1,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimSLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,310 $37,855
Base Invoice $33,015 $35,268
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,245  
Visibility and Directions Package 1,890  
Cargo cover 90 135
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Class III trailer hitch 425  
Second-row high console 300 100
Cooled or ventilated front seats 650  
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000 2,000
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 301A   2,250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Second-row buckets   750
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,099  
Visibility and Directions Package 1,569  
Cargo cover 75 115
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075  
Class III trailer hitch 353  
Second-row high console 249 85
Cooled or ventilated front seats 540  
Sunroof 1,162  
AWD 1,870 1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 301A   1,913
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Second-row buckets   638
Options (change) 10,295 9,395
Options (change) 8,992 8,107
Destination 735 825
Total Price $46,340 $48,075
Total Invoice $42,742 $44,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $477
Model Year20092012
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimSLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/50-20
Total Price$46,340$48,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,340$45,970
Total Invoice$42,742$44,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,742$42,265

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
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
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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
Traffic 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 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power height 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$6,500$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,935

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
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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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested115092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Visibility and Directions Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 seats300Yes
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 Requested147577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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