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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: $52,725

GMC Acadia Denali   
Difference: $4,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,300 $52,970
Cargo Package 315  
Technology Package 1,395  
Cargo tray 125 100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 1,400  
Cargo cover   130
Second-row buckets   695
Cargo Package 287  
Technology Package 1,269  
Cargo tray 114 95
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,815 1,895
Sunroof 1,274  
Cargo cover   124
Second-row buckets   660
Options (change) 5,230 2,920
Options (change) 4,759 2,774
Destination 1,195 945
Total Price $52,725 $56,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Acadia Denali
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,716
Model Year20202016
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,725$56,835
Adjustments for Features0-3,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,725$53,030

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202016
ModelAcadiaExplorer
TrimDenaliPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Wide-view front camera $150
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 
Tow hook(s), front $40
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,305$12,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,636

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202016
ModelAcadiaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in112.6 in
Length193.6 in198.3 in
Width75.4 in78.9 in
Height66.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,048 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.0 ft381.7 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 Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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