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2013 Ford Explorer
MSRP $29,999 - $48,299
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2012 GMC Terrain
MSRP $28,395 - $37,270
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6 Turbocharged Gas I4
Gas 4-Cyl Gas/Ethanol V6
Displacement
3.5L/213 2.0L/122
2.4L/146 3.0L/183
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Horsepower
290 hp @ 6500 rpm 365 hp @ 5500 rpm 240 hp @ 1750-5500 rpm
182 hp @ 6700 rpm 264 hp @ 6950 rpm
Torque
255 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 350 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 270 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm
172 ft-lb @ 4900 rpm 222 ft-lb @ 5100 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission w/paddle shifters
Transmission, 6 speed electronic automatic, flat towable
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline Flex Fuel
Fuel Consumption: City
10.4 - 12.7 L/100 km
9.2 - 12.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.1 - 8.7 L/100 km
6.1 - 8.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.1 - 12.7 L/100 km
6.1 - 12.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
70.4 L
71.0 - 79.0 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
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Standard
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
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
6 - 7
5
Front Head Room
1,052 mm
1,011 - 1,039 mm
Front Leg Room
1,031 mm
1,046 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,557 mm
1,415 mm
Rear Head Room
1,029 mm
996 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,011 mm
1,013 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,549 mm
1,405 mm
Third Row Head Room
960 mm
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
843 mm
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
1290 mm
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2285 L
1809 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
1240 L
895 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
595 L
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,860 mm
2,858 mm
Length, Overall
5,006 mm
4,707 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,004 mm
1,849 mm
Height, Overall
1,788 mm
1,760 mm
Min Ground Clearance
193 mm
175 mm
Base Curb Weight
2,057 - 2,131 kg
1,725 - 1,879 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/65R17 P255/50R20 P255/50HR20 P245/60R18
P235/60R17 P235/55R18 P225/65R17 P235/55R19
Rear Tire Size
P245/65R17 P255/50R20 P255/50HR20 P245/60R18
P235/60R17 P235/55R18 P225/65R17 P235/55R19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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