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GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,875

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $4,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,739

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $2,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelTerrainExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,510 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $27,084 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation and Rear Entertainment 2,190    
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,750    
Class II trailer hitch 350    
AWD 1,750 2,320 2,325
3.0L V6 1,500    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875 375
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation and Rear Entertainment 1,927    
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,612    
Class II trailer hitch 308    
AWD 1,663 2,111 2,117
3.0L V6 1,320    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744 319
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 8,540 12,160 8,875
Options (change) 7,830 10,554 7,763
Destination 825 785 785
Total Price $37,875 $42,190 $42,055
Total Invoice $35,739 $38,612 $38,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,795
Model Year201220082008
ModelTerrainExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,875$42,190$42,055
Adjustments for Features0-85-85
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,875$42,105$41,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0
Total Invoice$35,739$38,612$38,726
Adjustments for Features0-78-78
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,739$38,534$38,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$114

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220082008
ModelTerrainExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,715$6,800$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$85$85
Value of Feature Adjustments0-78-78

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
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

Navigation and Rear Entertainment
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67536%
Total Not Requested121564%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Additional chrome trim0No
235/55R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested160068%
Total Not Requested75032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested65051%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

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