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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: $43,135

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,645

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,220 $32,395
Base Invoice $41,059 $30,178
Navigation system 1,890 1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,445 1,295
Second-row high console 300  
AWD 2,000 2,325
Third-row seat   375
Sun and Sirius Package   560
Rear HVAC unit   285
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
255/50R20   630
Navigation system 1,663 1,696
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,272 1,101
Second-row high console 264  
AWD 1,900 2,117
Third-row seat   319
Sun and Sirius Package   476
Rear HVAC unit   243
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   326
255/50R20   536
Options (change) 5,635 9,955
Options (change) 5,099 8,682
Destination 810 785
Total Price $49,665 $43,135
Total Invoice $46,968 $39,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,956
Model Year20112008
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
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)255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,665$43,135
Adjustments for Features-3,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,105$43,135
Total Invoice$46,968$39,645
Adjustments for Features-3,3670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,601$39,645

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Cargo area audio controls$100 
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 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,000$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3670

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

Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
ModelAcadiaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in113.7 in
Length200.7 in193.4 in
Width78.2 in73.7 in
Height69.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,870 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		24.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.9 ft383.7 ft3

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

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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