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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: $48,535

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $110

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,591

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimSLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,085 $37,855
Base Invoice $36,181 $35,268
Navigation system 1,890  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,100  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,445  
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
Polished alloy wheels   595
Second-row buckets   750
Navigation system 1,663  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,272  
Second-row high console 264 85
Cooled or ventilated front seats 572  
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,900 1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 301A   1,913
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Polished alloy wheels   506
Second-row buckets   638
Options (change) 9,785 9,855
Options (change) 8,898 8,498
Destination 775 825
Total Price $48,645 $48,535
Total Invoice $45,854 $44,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,981
Model Year20102012
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)255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$48,645$48,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,645$46,665
Total Invoice$45,854$44,591
Adjustments for Features0-1,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,854$42,873

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102012
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 
Cargo net $40
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 
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,750$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,718

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102012
ModelAcadiaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.6 in
Length200.7 in197.1 in
Width78.2 in78.9 in
Height69.9 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
24.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.9 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.9 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
255/55HR20 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested50033%

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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