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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: $42,115

GMC Terrain Denali   
Difference: $14,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,742

GMC Terrain Denali   
Difference: $14,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelTerrainExplorer
TrimDenaliPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,995 $52,970
Base Invoice $33,245 $50,587
Cargo Package 235  
Navigation system 795  
Mud guards 300  
Class II trailer hitch 350  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,995
3.6L V6 1,500  
AWD 1,750  
All-weather floor mats   75
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo cover   130
Roof rack crossbars   140
Cargo Package 207  
Navigation system 700  
Mud guards 264  
Class II trailer hitch 308  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,895
3.6L V6 1,320  
AWD 1,663  
All-weather floor mats   71
Rear bumper protector   71
Cargo cover   124
Roof rack crossbars   133
Options (change) 6,225 2,415
Options (change) 5,602 2,294
Destination 895 945
Total Price $42,115 $56,330
Total Invoice $39,742 $53,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain Denali
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,871
Model Year20132016
ModelTerrainExplorer
TrimDenaliPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$42,115$56,330
Adjustments for Features0-8,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,115$47,735
Total Invoice$39,742$53,826
Adjustments for Features0-8,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,742$45,613

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132016
ModelTerrainExplorer
TrimDenaliPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,675$15,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,213

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132016
ModelTerrainExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in112.6 in
Length185.3 in198.3 in
Width72.8 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,188 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Terrain Denali

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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