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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: $43,775

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,293

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,020 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $38,969 $27,518 $29,578
Class III trailer hitch 575    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Roof rack crossbars 210 60 60
Running boards 640    
Sunroof 1,400 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 495 1,995 1,995
Second-row buckets 0    
AWD 2,000    
Third-row seat   845 845
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Class III trailer hitch 523    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Roof rack crossbars 191 51 51
Running boards 582    
Sunroof 1,274 723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,269 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 450 1,696 1,696
Second-row buckets 0    
AWD 1,900    
Third-row seat   718 718
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 7,110 12,930 11,230
Options (change) 6,548 11,130 9,685
Destination 925 645 645
Total Price $49,055 $43,775 $44,390
Total Invoice $46,442 $39,293 $39,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,469
Model Year201620062006
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$49,055$43,775$44,390
Adjustments for Features-1,77500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,280$43,775$44,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$46,442$39,293$39,908
Adjustments for Features-1,68000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,762$39,293$39,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620062006
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,200$5,425$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,68000

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
ModelAcadiaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in113.7 in
Length200.8 in193.4 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height70.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,850 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.1 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77545%
Total Not Requested95055%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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