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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: $47,780

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,648

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,810 $41,675
Base Invoice $42,570 $39,800
Navigation system 1,890  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,445  
Cargo cover 140 130
Second-row high console 300 150
Second-row buckets   695
3.5L V6   0
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Navigation system 1,663  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,272  
Cargo cover 123 124
Second-row high console 264 144
Second-row buckets   660
3.5L V6   0
Polished alloy wheels   565
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 3,775 5,160
Options (change) 3,322 4,903
Destination 825 945
Total Price $49,410 $47,780
Total Invoice $46,717 $45,648

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,521
Model Year20122017
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,410$47,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,410$46,260
Total Invoice$46,717$45,648
Adjustments for Features0-1,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,717$44,196

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
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 release, second row seats $50
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,400$8,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,452

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
ModelAcadiaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.6 in
Length200.7 in198.3 in
Width78.2 in78.9 in
Height69.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,656 lb.4,457 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
24.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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