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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: $42,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,768

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorer
TrimDenaliEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,415 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $43,128 $27,518 $29,578
Running boards 695    
Sunroof 1,400 850 850
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Third-row seat   845 845
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Running boards 632    
Sunroof 1,274 723 723
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,815    
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Third-row seat   718 718
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 4,090 11,240 8,945
Options (change) 3,721 9,605 7,654
Destination 975 645 645
Total Price $50,480 $42,085 $42,105
Total Invoice $47,824 $37,768 $37,877

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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: $1,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,306
Model Year201820062006
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorer
TrimDenaliEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$50,480$42,085$42,105
Adjustments for Features-7,12500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,355$42,085$42,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$47,824$37,768$37,877
Adjustments for Features-6,75000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,074$37,768$37,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820062006
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorer
TrimDenaliEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row high console $250$250
Towing camera$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,700$3,575$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,125$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,75000

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
ModelAcadiaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in113.7 in
Length193.6 in193.4 in
Width75.4 in73.7 in
Height66.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.9 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom31.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.0 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%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
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)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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