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2021 GMC Acadia
MSRP $37,498 - $54,298
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2021 Ford Explorer
MSRP $45,669 - $65,819
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6 Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas I4
Regular Unleaded V-6 Gas/Electric Gas/Electric V-6 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Displacement
3.6L/- TBD - 2.0L/- TBD - 2.5L/- TBD -
3.3 L/204 2.3 L/140 3.0 L/183 3.0 L
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Port/Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
310 hp @ 6600 rpm 228 hp @ 5000 rpm 193 hp @ 6300 rpm
318 hp @ 6500 rpm 300 hp @ 5500 rpm 365 hp @ 5500 rpm 400 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
271 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 1500-4000 rpm 188 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
322 ft-lb @ 2500 rpm 310 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 380 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 415 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm
Steering
N/A
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, 9-speed automatic, electronically-controlled with 3.6L V6 engine Electronic Precision Shift button and trigger based transmission interface Transmission, 9-speed automatic, electronically-controlled with 2.0L Turbo engine (Standard with (LSY) 2.0L Turbo engine only.) Transmission, 9-speed automatic, electronically-controlled with 2.5L engine (Standard with (LCV) 2.5L 4-cylinder engine only.)
10-Speed Automatic 10-Speed Automatic -inc: SelectShift capability w/paddle shifters
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline Hybrid
Fuel Consumption: City
10.6 - 12.5 L/100 km
10.1 - 13.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.7 - 9.0 L/100 km
8.6 - 9.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.7 - 12.5 L/100 km
8.6 - 13.4 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
73.4 - 82.1 L
67.7 - 76.5 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Standard
Standard
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Not Available
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5 - 7
6 - 7
Front Head Room
1,016 mm
988 - 1,034 mm
Front Leg Room
1,041 mm
1,092 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,509 mm
1,570 mm
Rear Head Room
1,006 mm
970 - 1,029 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,008 mm
991 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,491 mm
1,572 mm
Third Row Head Room
945 mm
988 mm
Third Row Leg Room
754 mm
818 mm
Third Row Shoulder Room
1379 mm
1387 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2237 L
2486 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
1181 L
1356 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
362 L
515 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,858 mm
3,025 mm
Length, Overall
4,912 mm
5,050 - 5,062 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,915 mm
2,004 mm
Height, Overall
1,694 mm
1,783 mm
Min Ground Clearance
183 mm
208 - 211 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,779 - 1,991 kg
2,022 - 2,192 kg
Front Tire Size
P235/55R20 P255/65R17 P235/65R18
P255/55HR20 P275/45HR21 P275/45VR21 P255/55VR20 P255/65HR18 P265/65HR18
Rear Tire Size
P235/55R20 P255/65R17 P235/65R18
P255/55HR20 P275/45HR21 P275/45VR21 P255/55VR20 P255/65HR18 P265/65HR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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