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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: $48,820

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,300 $37,855
Cargo Package 315  
Technology Package 1,395  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 1,400  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Second-row buckets   750
Polished alloy wheels   595
Cargo cover   135
Cargo Package 287  
Technology Package 1,269  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,815 1,696
Sunroof 1,274  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Trailer Tow Package   484
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Second-row buckets   638
Polished alloy wheels   506
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 5,105 10,140
Options (change) 4,645 8,620
Destination 1,195 825
Total Price $52,600 $48,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: GMC Acadia Denali
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,121
Model Year20202012
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,600$48,820
Adjustments for Features-2,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,365$48,820

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202012
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
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
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Inflatable rear seat belts $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
Safety key $5
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Towing camera$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,880$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2480

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202012
ModelAcadiaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in112.6 in
Length193.6 in197.1 in
Width75.4 in78.9 in
Height66.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,048 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.3 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.9 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom31.1 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.7 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested292570%
Total Not Requested125030%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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