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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: $51,015

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,703

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,825 $37,855
Base Invoice $44,484 $35,268
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 140 135
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,445  
All-weather floor mats 150 75
Roof rack crossbars 210 120
Second-row buckets 0 750
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 600  
AWD 2,000 2,000
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595
Navigation system 700  
Cargo cover 123 115
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,272  
All-weather floor mats 132 64
Roof rack crossbars 185 106
Second-row buckets 0 638
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 528  
AWD 1,900 1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Polished alloy wheels   506
Options (change) 5,340 12,335
Options (change) 4,840 10,610
Destination 925 825
Total Price $53,090 $51,015
Total Invoice $50,249 $46,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,672
Model Year20142012
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
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$53,090$51,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,090$49,785
Total Invoice$50,249$46,703
Adjustments for Features0-1,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,249$45,577

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,125$10,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,126

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
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.4,731 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 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 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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 Requested247559%
Total Not Requested170041%

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