2018 Ford Explorer vs 2018 GMC Acadia

2018 Ford Explorer

2018 GMC Acadia

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Base 4WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Explorer Base 4WD	16	22	$33,090	$34,290
Explorer Base FWD	17	24	$31,015	$32,140
Explorer Limited 4WD	18	25	$42,249	$44,240
Explorer Limited FWD	19	27	$40,196	$42,090
Explorer Platinum 4WD	16	22	$51,512	$53,940
Explorer Sport 4WD	16	22	$43,883	$45,950
Explorer XLT 4WD	16	22	$34,690	$36,325
Explorer XLT FWD	17	24	$32,637	$34,175

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AWD 4-Door Denali

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Acadia AWD 4-Door Denali	17	25	$44,745	$47,100
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-1	21	25	$32,870	$34,600
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-2	21	25	$35,340	$37,200
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-1	17	25	$39,520	$41,600
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-2	17	25	$41,705	$43,900
Acadia FWD 4-Door Denali	18	25	$42,845	$45,100
Acadia FWD 4-Door SL	21	26	$28,855	$29,000
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-1	21	26	$30,970	$32,600
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-2	21	26	$33,440	$35,200
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-1	21	26	$36,575	$38,500
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-2	18	25	$39,805	$41,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,090

$44,745

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,290

$47,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$572 / month

$785 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Ford Explorer has pulled off a graceful transition from clumsy off-roader to genteel family wagon.

The 2018 GMC Acadia is a solid, if not stand-out choice among mid-size crossovers with seating for up to seven.

TCC Likes

A utility player, in the classic sense
Very good handling
Better fuel economy ratings

Comfortable interior
Strong performance
Rides and handles well

TCC Dislikes

The EPA’s optimistic with those turbo ratings
Platinum content, platinum prices
Second-row seat needs padding, less tilt

Base 4-cylinder not quite enough
Tight third row
A little narrow for more than four passengers

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)

40.7

42.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

151.7

143.8

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

Third Head Room (in)

37.8

37.2

Front Hip Room (in)

57.3

55.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

39.5

39.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

41.4

40.3

Second Hip Room (in)

56.8

53.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.5

59.4

Third Leg Room (in)

31.1

Second Head Room (in)

40.6

39.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.3

7.20

Length, Overall (in)

198.3

193.6

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.5

Wheelbase (in)

112.8

112.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.9

75.4

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

12.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.8

41.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

80.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

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 -

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.4 x 0.9

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

12.6 x 1.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

38.7

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

ZCD

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/55R20

Rear Tire Order Code

QNU

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/55R20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T135/70R18

Front Tire Order Code

QNU

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

4000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

4000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

400

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

400

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4629

3956

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

20 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

20 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

18 x 4.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

540

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

175

170

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

255 @ 4000

271 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

998-1

LGX

Displacement

3.5 L/213

3.6L/223

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6500

310 @ 6600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Gas V6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

3.87

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

Trans Order Code

44J

M7U

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

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

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

MacPherson 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

9.8

8.8

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

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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