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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: $47,335

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,701

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,810 $38,100
Base Invoice $42,570 $35,528
Navigation system 1,890  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,445  
Cargo cover 140 135
Second-row high console 300 100
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 301A   2,600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595
Second-row buckets   750
Navigation system 1,663  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,272  
Cargo cover 123 118
Second-row high console 264 87
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 301A   2,269
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Polished alloy wheels   519
Second-row buckets   655
Options (change) 3,775 8,340
Options (change) 3,322 7,278
Destination 825 895
Total Price $49,410 $47,335
Total Invoice $46,717 $43,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,251
Model Year20122013
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,410$47,335
Adjustments for Features0-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,410$47,080
Total Invoice$46,717$43,701
Adjustments for Features0-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,717$43,466

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Safety key $5
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 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cargo area audio controls$100 
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 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,150$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-235

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,656 lb.4,534 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
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%

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