2014 Ford Explorer vs 2014 GMC Acadia

2014 Ford Explorer

2014 GMC Acadia

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4WD 4-Door Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Base	17	23	$30,173	$32,015
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Limited	17	23	$37,393	$40,100
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Sport	16	22	$38,862	$41,675
Explorer 4WD 4-Door XLT	17	23	$32,544	$34,900
Explorer FWD 4-Door Base	17	24	$28,288	$30,015
Explorer FWD 4-Door Limited	17	24	$35,528	$38,100
Explorer FWD 4-Door XLT	17	24	$30,679	$32,900

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AWD 4-Door Denali

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Acadia AWD 4-Door Denali	16	23	$46,383	$48,825
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE1	16	23	$34,660	$36,485
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE2	16	23	$36,456	$38,375
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT1	16	23	$40,413	$42,540
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT2	16	23	$41,453	$43,635
Acadia FWD 4-Door Denali	17	24	$44,483	$46,825
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE1	17	24	$32,760	$34,485
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE2	17	24	$34,556	$36,375
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT1	17	24	$38,513	$40,540
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT2	17	24	$39,553	$41,635

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,173

$46,383

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,015

$48,825

Monthly Payment Estimate

$534 / month

$814 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Ford Explorer does build on its heritage, but on-road fluency and passenger comfort are clearly at center stage.

A modest performer but a people-carrying overachiever, the GMC Acadia stakes out a claim right at the edge of Minivan Territory.

TCC Likes

Stocky SUV look, in a crossover
Lots of passenger space
Great ride quality

Seats up to eight
Handling is more crossover than SUV
Denali edition may as well be a Caddy

TCC Dislikes

Not much ruggedness under it all
Steep learning curve for MyFord Touch
Lower-power turbo four costs more

Automatic is better, but still hesitates
Is GMC a luxury badge?
Feels every bit of its 5,000 pounds

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

33.2

33.20

Second Head Room (in)

40.5

39.60

Third Hip Room (in)

40.7

48.30

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.00

Passenger Volume (ft³)

151.7

154.0

Front Leg Room (in)

40.6

41.30

Third Head Room (in)

37.8

38.40

Front Hip Room (in)

57.3

58.00

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

57.80

Second Leg Room (in)

39.8

36.80

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

41.4

40.30

Second Hip Room (in)

56.7

57.80

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.3

61.60

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.9

Track Width, Front (in)

67.30

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.6

7.60

Length, Overall (in)

197.1

200.8

Height, Overall (in)

70.40

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.10

Wheelbase (in)

112.6

118.90

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

80.7

116.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.8

70.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

13.0 x 0.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.8 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.6

22.0

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

40.4

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.89

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QQD

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/65TR17

P255/55R20

Rear Tire Order Code

QQD

Front Tire Size

P245/65TR17

P255/55R20

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

780

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4697

4850

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

20 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

20 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

17 x - TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

175

170

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

255 @ 4000

270 @ 3400

Engine Order Code

998-1

LLT

Displacement

3.5 L/213

3.6L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6500

288 @ 6300

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Gas V6

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.742

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

4.484

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

3.16

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.842

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.000

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

2.882

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.872

Trans Order Code

44J

M7X

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.414

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Explorer

GMC Acadia

Body Style

Sport Utility

4 Door

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Coil Over Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.5

10.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

3 (2012)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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