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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: $38,110

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $1,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,946

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $30

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelTerrainExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,510 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $27,084 $27,518 $29,578
Class II trailer hitch 350    
Cargo Package 235    
Navigation and Rear Entertainment 2,190    
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,750    
3.0L V6 1,500    
AWD 1,750    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Cargo cover   80 80
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Audiophile Package   510  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Class II trailer hitch 308    
Cargo Package 207    
Navigation and Rear Entertainment 1,927    
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,612    
3.0L V6 1,320    
AWD 1,663    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Cargo cover   68 68
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Audiophile Package   433  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 8,775 9,030 8,520
Options (change) 8,037 7,813 7,380
Destination 825 645 645
Total Price $38,110 $39,875 $41,680
Total Invoice $35,946 $35,976 $37,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,874
Model Year201220062006
ModelTerrainExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$38,110$39,875$41,680
Adjustments for Features-1,9550-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,155$39,875$40,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630
Total Invoice$35,946$35,976$37,603
Adjustments for Features-1,8440-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,102$35,976$36,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$567

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220062006
ModelTerrainExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,680$5,725$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,955$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8440-1,060

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
ModelTerrainExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in113.7 in
Length185.3 in193.4 in
Width72.8 in73.7 in
Height66.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,188 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested12576%
Total Not Requested4024%
Navigation and Rear Entertainment
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested131569%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Additional chrome trim0No
235/55R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested135057%
Total Not Requested100043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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