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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: $43,465

GMC Terrain Denali   
Difference: $10,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,146

GMC Terrain Denali   
Difference: $10,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelTerrainExplorer
TrimDenaliPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,600 $52,970
Base Invoice $35,720 $50,587
Cargo Package 295  
Comfort Package 525  
Driver Alert Package II 495  
Advanced Safety Package 745  
Class II trailer hitch 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
All-weather floor mats 200 75
Roof rack crossbars 270 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
Cargo tray   100
Cargo cover   130
Cargo Package 268  
Comfort Package 478  
Driver Alert Package II 450  
Advanced Safety Package 678  
Class II trailer hitch 410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
All-weather floor mats 182 71
Roof rack crossbars 246 133
Panoramic sunroof 1,360  
Cargo tray   95
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 4,870 445
Options (change) 4,431 423
Destination 995 945
Total Price $43,465 $54,360
Total Invoice $41,146 $51,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain Denali
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,409
Model Year20182016
ModelTerrainExplorer
TrimDenaliPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$43,465$54,360
Adjustments for Features0-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,465$48,710
Total Invoice$41,146$51,955
Adjustments for Features0-5,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,146$46,555

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelTerrainExplorer
TrimDenaliPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Following distance indicator$25 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Larger infotainment display$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 recliner, 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,480$11,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,400

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelTerrainExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in112.6 in
Length182.3 in198.3 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height65.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,563 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 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
29.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Terrain Denali

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Driver Alert Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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