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GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,210

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $9,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,034

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $8,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTerrainExplorer
TrimSLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,510 $37,855
Base Invoice $27,084 $35,268
3.0L V6 1,500  
Cargo Package 235  
MyLink / Intellilink 100  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,750  
Navigation and Rear Entertainment 2,190  
Class II trailer hitch 350  
AWD 1,750 2,000
Trailer Tow Package   570
Roof rack crossbars   120
Cargo cover   135
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Polished alloy wheels   595
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
3.0L V6 1,320  
Cargo Package 207  
MyLink / Intellilink 88  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,612  
Navigation and Rear Entertainment 1,927  
Class II trailer hitch 308  
AWD 1,663 1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Roof rack crossbars   106
Cargo cover   115
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Polished alloy wheels   506
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 8,875 9,260
Options (change) 8,125 7,996
Destination 825 825
Total Price $38,210 $47,940
Total Invoice $36,034 $44,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,870
Model Year20122012
ModelTerrainExplorer
TrimSLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$38,210$47,940
Adjustments for Features0-4,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,210$43,390
Total Invoice$36,034$44,089
Adjustments for Features0-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,034$39,904

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelTerrainExplorer
TrimSLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,330$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,185

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelTerrainExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in112.6 in
Length185.3 in197.1 in
Width72.8 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,188 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.9 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
235/55R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested195083%
Total Not Requested40017%
Navigation and Rear Entertainment
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested187599%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested90047%

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