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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: $37,875

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $6,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,739

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $4,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelTerrainExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,510 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $27,084 $29,319 $32,901
Class II trailer hitch 350    
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,750    
Navigation and Rear Entertainment 2,190    
3.0L V6 1,500    
AWD 1,750 2,320 2,320
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Class II trailer hitch 308    
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,612    
Navigation and Rear Entertainment 1,927    
3.0L V6 1,320    
AWD 1,663 2,112 2,112
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 8,540 11,860 8,785
Options (change) 7,830 10,301 7,687
Destination 825 815 815
Total Price $37,875 $44,290 $45,150
Total Invoice $35,739 $40,435 $41,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,673
Model Year201220092009
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$44,290$45,150
Adjustments for Features0-25-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,875$44,265$44,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10
Total Invoice$35,739$40,435$41,403
Adjustments for Features0-23-802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,739$40,412$40,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$189

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220092009
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 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
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 
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,825$6,850$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-802

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
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

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%
Navigation and Rear Entertainment
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69037%
Total Not Requested120063%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested67551%
Total Not Requested65049%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%
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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