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GMC Yukon vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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GMC Yukon vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,970

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,125

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelYukonExplorerExplorer
TrimDenaliEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,650 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $49,894 $27,273 $30,178
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,940    
Power-deployable running boards 1,095 695 695
AWD 2,995 2,320 2,325
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Third-row seat   875 375
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 1,707    
Power-deployable running boards 964 591 591
AWD 2,785 2,111 2,117
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Third-row seat   744 319
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 6,030 13,940 11,040
Options (change) 5,456 12,067 9,604
Destination 950 785 785
Total Price $60,630 $43,970 $44,220
Total Invoice $56,300 $40,125 $40,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Yukon vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,632
Model Year201120082008
ModelYukonExplorerExplorer
TrimDenaliEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$60,630$43,970$44,220
Adjustments for Features-3,8150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,815$43,970$43,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$56,300$40,125$40,567
Adjustments for Features-3,5430-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,757$40,125$40,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$213

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Features Comparison: GMC Yukon vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120082008
ModelYukonExplorerExplorer
TrimDenaliEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Removable third row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$8,940$5,125$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5430-229

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Yukon vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
ModelYukonExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in113.7 in
Length202.0 in193.4 in
Width79.0 in73.7 in
Height76.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,817 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Yukon Denali

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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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