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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: $44,365

GMC Terrain Denali   
Difference: $1,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelTerrainExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,300 $37,855
Cargo Package 295  
Comfort Package 525  
Advanced Safety Package 745  
Driver Alert Package II 495  
Class II trailer hitch 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
All-weather floor mats 200 75
Roof rack crossbars 270 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,595
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Cargo cover   135
Cargo Package 268  
Comfort Package 478  
Advanced Safety Package 678  
Driver Alert Package II 450  
Class II trailer hitch 410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
All-weather floor mats 182 64
Roof rack crossbars 246 106
Panoramic sunroof 1,360 1,356
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 4,870 6,995
Options (change) 4,431 5,950
Destination 1,195 825
Total Price $44,365 $45,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain Denali
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,465
Model Year20202012
ModelTerrainExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$44,365$45,675
Adjustments for Features-3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,985$45,675

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202012
ModelTerrainExplorer
TrimDenaliLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Following distance indicator$25 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$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
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,795$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-480

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202012
ModelTerrainExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in112.6 in
Length182.3 in197.1 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height65.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,563 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 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
29.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Terrain Denali

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Driver Alert Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested87581%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested287569%
Total Not Requested130031%

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