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ford explorer vs gmc terrain

2025 Ford Explorer Active RWD
2024 GMC Terrain SLE FWD
$39,625 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3 / 10
$28,700 Starting Price (MSRP)
7.1 / 10
Sub-Model Explorer Sub-Model Terrain
Make Ford Make GMC
Model Explorer Model Terrain
Model Year 2025 Ford Explorer Model Year 2024 GMC Terrain
Year 2025 Year 2024
MSRP $39,625 MSRP $28,700
Engine 2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas Engine 1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission 10-Speed Automatic Transmission 9-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 300 hp Horsepower 175 hp
Torque 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm Torque 203 @ 2000 - 4000
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.6 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 14.9 gallons
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Electric Rack & Pinion
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension 4-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Not Available Navigation System Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Standard Power Liftgate Optional
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Adaptive Cruise Control Optional
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available Heated Front Seat(s) Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Not Available Keyless Start Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Optional
Rear A/C Standard Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Optional
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Standard Remote Engine Start Optional
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Optional
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Optional Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics Standard Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Not Available
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats Standard
Leather Seats Not Available Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Optional
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Not Available
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Standard Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Standard WiFi Hotspot Standard
Seating Capacity 7 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 4,344 lbs Curb Weight 3,419 lbs
Ground Clearance 7.6 in Ground Clearance 6.9 in
Wheelbase 119.1 in Wheelbase 107.3 in
Front Wheel Size 18" x 7.5" Front Wheel Size 17" x 7.0"
Rear Wheel Size 18" x 7.5" Rear Wheel Size 17" x 7.0"
Front Tire P255/65HR18 Front Tire P225/65R17
Rear Tire P255/65HR18 Rear Tire P225/65R17
Front Width 66.9 in Front Width 62.3 in
Max Width 78.9 in Max Width 72.4 in
Height 69.6 in Height 65.4 in
Length 198.8 in Length 182.3 in
Front Seat Headroom 40.7 in Front Seat Headroom 40 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 62.1 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 57.2 in
Front Seat Hip Room 59.2 in Front Seat Hip Room 54.4 in
Front Seat Leg Room 43 in Front Seat Leg Room 40.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom 40.5 in Rear Seat Headroom 38.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 61.9 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 55.6 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 59.1 in Rear Seat Hip Room 51.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 39 in Rear Seat Leg Room 39.7 in
Third Row Headroom 38.9 in Third Row Headroom N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room 54.6 in Third Row Shoulder Room N/A
Third Row Hip Room 40.9 in Third Row Hip Room N/A
Third Row Leg Room 32.2 in Third Row Leg Room N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs Maximum Towing Capacity N/A
City N/A City 24 MPG
Highway N/A Highway 29 MPG
Combined N/A Combined 26 MPG
Cruising Range City N/A Cruising Range City 357.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway N/A Cruising Range Highway 432.1 miles
Turning Diameter N/A Turning Diameter 37.4 ft