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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: $51,580

GMC Acadia Denali   
Difference: $1,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,855

GMC Acadia Denali   
Difference: $522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,945 $43,100
Base Invoice $43,648 $40,191
Cargo cover 140 130
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,445  
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 150 75
Roof rack crossbars 210 140
Second-row buckets 0 695
AWD 2,000  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 401A   4,300
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Cargo cover 123 114
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,272  
Navigation system 700  
All-weather floor mats 132 66
Roof rack crossbars 185 122
Second-row buckets 0 607
AWD 1,900  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 401A   3,752
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 4,740 9,500
Options (change) 4,312 8,291
Destination 895 895
Total Price $51,580 $53,495
Total Invoice $48,855 $49,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Acadia Denali
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $379
Model Year20132015
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$51,580$53,495
Adjustments for Features0-155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,580$53,340
Total Invoice$48,855$49,377
Adjustments for Features0-143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,855$49,234

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132015
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
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 
App support$0 
Cargo area audio controls$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Stowable third row seats $600
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,050$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-143

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132015
ModelAcadiaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.6 in
Length200.8 in197.1 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height70.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,850 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
70.1 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested247579%
Total Not Requested67521%

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