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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: $38,550

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,415

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelTerrainTerrainExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTDenaliEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,400 $37,600 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $29,830 $35,720 $29,319 $32,901
Cargo Package 295 295    
Class II trailer hitch 450 450    
Driver Alert Package I 1,180      
Preferred Package 1,250      
Infotainment Package II 1,180      
Roof rack crossbars 270 270    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395    
All-weather floor mats 200 200 75 75
2.0L I4 1,845      
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495    
Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Remote start     385 385
Sunroof     850 850
Cargo Package 268 268    
Class II trailer hitch 410 410    
Driver Alert Package I 1,074      
Preferred Package 1,138      
Infotainment Package II 1,074      
Roof rack crossbars 246 246    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359    
All-weather floor mats 182 182 64 64
2.0L I4 1,679      
Panoramic sunroof 1,360 1,360    
Convenience Package     846  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Remote start     327 327
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 8,560 3,105 6,120 4,615
Options (change) 7,790 2,825 5,281 4,002
Destination 995 995 815 815
Total Price $40,955 $41,700 $38,550 $40,980
Total Invoice $38,615 $39,540 $35,415 $37,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain Denali
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $516
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelTerrainTerrainExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTDenaliEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4252hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT9T9A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/28 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/50-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$40,955$41,700$38,550$40,980
Adjustments for Features-3,895-4,8950-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,060$36,805$38,550$39,230
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$0$680
Total Invoice$38,615$39,540$35,415$37,718
Adjustments for Features-3,672-4,6410-1,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,943$34,899$35,415$36,107
Cost Above Minimum$44$0$0$692

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelTerrainTerrainExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTDenaliEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Larger infotainment display$0$0  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,025$9,025$4,130$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,895$4,895$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,672-4,6410-1,611

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
ModelTerrainExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in113.7 in
Length182.3 in193.4 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height65.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,563 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 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
29.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Driver Alert Package I
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Infotainment Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain Denali

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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