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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: $42,705

GMC Terrain Denali   
Difference: $5,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,276

GMC Terrain Denali   
Difference: $4,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelTerrainExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,155 $37,855
Base Invoice $33,397 $35,268
Mud guards 300  
Cargo Package 235  
Navigation system 795  
Class II trailer hitch 350  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,995
3.6L V6 1,900  
AWD 1,750 2,000
Blind spot warning system   595
Package 301A   2,250
Trailer Tow Package   570
All-weather floor mats   75
Roof rack crossbars   120
Cargo cover   135
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Mud guards 264  
Cargo Package 207  
Navigation system 700  
Class II trailer hitch 308  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,696
3.6L V6 1,672  
AWD 1,663 1,820
Blind spot warning system   506
Package 301A   1,913
Trailer Tow Package   484
All-weather floor mats   64
Roof rack crossbars   106
Cargo cover   115
Polished alloy wheels   506
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 6,625 9,930
Options (change) 5,954 8,566
Destination 925 825
Total Price $42,705 $48,610
Total Invoice $40,276 $44,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain Denali
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,682
Model Year20142012
ModelTerrainExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$42,705$48,610
Adjustments for Features0-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,705$45,670
Total Invoice$40,276$44,659
Adjustments for Features0-2,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,276$41,958

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
ModelTerrainExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure warning$200 
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
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,990$9,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,701

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
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.4,731 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 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested82543%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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