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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: $9,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,034

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $7,954

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelTerrainExplorer
TrimSLTSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,510 $40,780
Base Invoice $27,084 $38,027
Cargo Package 235  
3.0L V6 1,500  
MyLink / Intellilink 100  
Navigation and Rear Entertainment 2,190  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,750  
Class II trailer hitch 350  
AWD 1,750  
Navigation system   795
Trailer Tow Package   570
Rear bumper protector   85
Cargo cover   135
Roof rack crossbars   135
Power liftgate   495
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo Package 207  
3.0L V6 1,320  
MyLink / Intellilink 88  
Navigation and Rear Entertainment 1,927  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,612  
Class II trailer hitch 308  
AWD 1,663  
Navigation system   694
Trailer Tow Package   497
Rear bumper protector   74
Cargo cover   118
Roof rack crossbars   118
Power liftgate   432
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 8,875 5,805
Options (change) 8,125 5,066
Destination 825 895
Total Price $38,210 $47,480
Total Invoice $36,034 $43,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,323
Model Year20122013
ModelTerrainExplorer
TrimSLTSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$38,210$47,480
Adjustments for Features0-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,210$44,640
Total Invoice$36,034$43,988
Adjustments for Features0-2,631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,034$41,357

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
ModelTerrainExplorer
TrimSLTSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,790$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,631

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
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.4,921 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%
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%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
235/55R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested150064%
Total Not Requested85036%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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