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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: $48,120

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,969

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,890 $41,300
Base Invoice $45,496 $39,442
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395  
Cargo cover 140 130
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
All-weather floor mats 150 75
Roof rack crossbars 210 140
Second-row buckets 0 695
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 600  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,269  
Cargo cover 127 124
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
All-weather floor mats 136 71
Roof rack crossbars 191 133
Second-row buckets 0 660
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 546  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619
Polished alloy wheels   565
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 2,890 5,875
Options (change) 2,628 5,582
Destination 925 945
Total Price $51,705 $48,120
Total Invoice $49,049 $45,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,347
Model Year20162016
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$51,705$48,120
Adjustments for Features0-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,705$47,840
Total Invoice$49,049$45,969
Adjustments for Features0-267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,049$45,702

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
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
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key $5
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 release, second row seats $50
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,800$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-267

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelAcadiaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.6 in
Length200.8 in198.3 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height70.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,656 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
70.1 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.1 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%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

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