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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: $44,835

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $2,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,282

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $4,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,310 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $33,015 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,240      
Visibility and Directions Package 1,890      
Cargo cover 90 130 130 130
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295      
Class III trailer hitch 425      
Xenon HID headlights 500      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 650      
Second-row high console 300 150 150 150
Sunroof 1,400      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570    
Second-row buckets   695 695 695
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,094      
Visibility and Directions Package 1,569      
Cargo cover 75 124 124 124
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075      
Class III trailer hitch 353      
Xenon HID headlights 415      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 540      
Second-row high console 249 144 144 144
Sunroof 1,162      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542    
Second-row buckets   660 660 660
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 8,790 5,135 4,565 2,970
Options (change) 7,532 4,880 4,338 2,823
Destination 735 945 945 945
Total Price $44,835 $47,755 $50,865 $57,150
Total Invoice $41,282 $45,625 $48,598 $54,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: GMC Acadia SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,386
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,835$47,755$50,865$57,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,095-3,895-9,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,835$44,660$46,970$47,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310$2,880
Total Invoice$41,282$45,625$48,598$54,607
Adjustments for Features0-2,957-3,721-9,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,282$42,668$44,877$45,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,209$2,757

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key $5$5$5
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,975$10,070$10,870$16,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,095$3,895$9,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,957-3,721-9,182

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092017
ModelAcadiaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.6 in
Length200.7 in198.3 in
Width78.2 in78.9 in
Height72.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,723 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
69.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
117.0 ft381.7 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 mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested122598%
Total Not Requested252%
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

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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