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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: $43,055

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,347

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,020 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $38,969 $27,273 $30,178
Class III trailer hitch 575    
Navigation system 495 1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Running boards 640    
All-weather floor mats 150 55 55
Roof rack crossbars 210 115 115
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395 1,295 1,295
Sunroof 1,400    
Second-row buckets 0    
AWD 2,000 2,320 2,325
Third-row seat   875 375
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Class III trailer hitch 523    
Navigation system 450 1,696 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Running boards 582    
All-weather floor mats 136 47 47
Roof rack crossbars 191 97 97
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,269 1,101 1,101
Sunroof 1,274    
Second-row buckets 0    
AWD 1,900 2,111 2,117
Third-row seat   744 319
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 7,260 13,025 10,125
Options (change) 6,684 11,289 8,826
Destination 925 785 785
Total Price $49,205 $43,055 $43,305
Total Invoice $46,578 $39,347 $39,789

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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: $4,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,305
Model Year201620082008
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,205$43,055$43,305
Adjustments for Features-2,0350-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,170$43,055$43,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$46,578$39,347$39,789
Adjustments for Features-1,9260-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,652$39,347$39,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$212

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620082008
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$7,100$5,065$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9260-230

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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