The New Ford Explorer Outdoes the Mid-Size SUV Competition in Every Regard

When you need a vehicle with three rows of seats, impressive capability in any situation, and power for towing, the mid-size SUV class is where to look. Mid-size SUVs are popular options for Wewoka families, and the new Ford Explorer reigns among this category of vehicles. We have the new Ford Explorer for sale in Seminole, OK, and we want to highlight why it's an option to consider. Read below about how the new Ford Explorer compares with SUV competitors like the GMC Acadia, Chevy Traverse, and Jeep Grand Cherokee!

Compare the Ford Explorer, GMC Acadia, Chevy Traverse, and Jeep Grand Cherokee

There is a lot of research that goes into buying a new car, and much of it is comparing the various models available to you. Well, we want to help Holdenville car shoppers that are trying to decide between the many new SUVs on the market, which is why we've compared the Ford Explorer with the GMC Acadia, Chevy Traverse, and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Check out our findings below!

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    Compare the Ford Explorer, GMC Acadia, Chevy Traverse, and Jeep Grand Cherokee

    There is a lot of research that goes into buying a new car, and much of it is comparing the various models available to you. Well, we want to help Holdenville car shoppers that are trying to decide between the many new SUVs on the market, which is why we've compared the Ford Explorer with the GMC Acadia, Chevy Traverse, and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Check out our findings below!

    The Ford Explorer vs. The GMC Acadia

    • Large SUVs need powerful engines so that they don't feel sluggish and can help you with your towing needs. Well, the new Ford Explorer has a 300-horsepower engine standard and a 400-horsepower engine available, while the GMC Acadia has a 193-horsepower standard and tops out at 310 horsepower. These engines help the Ford Explorer tow up to 5,600 pounds while the GMC Acadia tops out at 4,000 pounds.
    • The Ford Explorer and GMC Acadia both seat up to seven passengers, but the Ford Explorer provides more space for its occupants. It has 153 cubic feet of passenger volume, compared to 144 cubic feet in the GMC SUV, and the Ford Explorer has large advantages in legroom for the first and third rows as well as shoulder room in each row. Plus, the Ford Explorer has more cargo space and a greater max cargo capacity than the new GMC Acadia.
  • Mid-size SUVs are popular among families, which is why safety is especially important. Well, every new Ford Explorer near Shawnee, OK comes standard with advanced driver-assist technologies, from its Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert to Automatic Emergency Braking, which you won't get standard in the GMC Acadia.
  • When looking at features, the Ford Explorer has several, like Amazon Alexa compatibility and a parallel parking assistant, not offered in the GMC Acadia. Plus, every trim level of the Ford Explorer is available with all-wheel drive, which isn't an option on the base GMC Acadia.

    • The Ford Explorer vs. The Jeep Grand Cherokee

    • Both of these SUVs have a wide range of available engines, but if you want a hybrid SUV, only the Ford Explorer offers a hybrid engine. And, when you look at the engines that come standard in these, the Ford Explorer has more horsepower, torque, and a greater towing capacity than the standard engine of the new Jeep Grand Cherokee.

  • These SUVs aren't much different in their exterior dimensions, but the cabin holds lots of differences as the Ford Explorer is a three-row SUV while the Jeep Grand Cherokee only has two rows of seats. Even with only two rows, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has less legroom in each than you'll find in the front two rows of the Ford Explorer. Plus, the new Ford Explorer has much more cargo space, up to 87.8 cubic feet, compared to the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 68.3 cubic feet.
  • Car shoppers will find that these new SUVs have similar starting prices, but the Ford Explorer provides more value with its standard features. It has everything from a Wi-Fi hotspot to tri-zone climate control to the Lane Keeping System coming standard, and you won't find those in the base model Jeep Grand Cherokee. And, the new Ford Explorer offers features, like front seats with a massage function, that the Jeep Grand Cherokee doesn't.

    • The Ford Explorer vs. The Chevy Traverse

    • Having options when buying a new SUV can help you get a model better suited to your lifestyle, and the Ford Explorer has more options than the Chevy Traverse. This is especially true when looking at engines. The Chevy Traverse only has one engine, a V6 that can tow up to 5,000 pounds, while the Ford Explorer has three, including a hybrid option and a 400-horsepower engine that can tow up to 5,600 pounds.
    • These three-row SUVs have lots of cabin space, but the smart design of the Ford Explorer gives it advantages in some of the most vital areas. It has more legroom in the front two rows, more headroom in the rear two rows, and more hip room in the front two rows than what comes in the new Chevy Traverse.

  • The new Ford Explorer provides wonderful features standard in every trim level, and this is especially clear when comparing with the Chevy Traverse. The Ford Explorer has a package of driver-assist features, from Auto High-Beam Headlamps to Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, that you won't find on the Chevy Traverse unless you opt for a pricey package or the highest trim level.
  • The new Ford Explorer has more standard features than the Chevy Traverse, but it also provides features that the Chevy SUV does not. These include a larger touchscreen display, Amazon Alexa compatibility, massaging front seats, and parallel parking assist.

    • Get More Details on the New Ford Explorer in Seminole, OK!

    So, whether you're looking at cabin space, value, towing capacities, or features, the new Ford Explorer beats out other mid-size SUVs in lots of ways. If this comparison has cemented your belief that the Ford SUV is for you, check out our Ford Explorer inventory! Or, if you still have some questions about all that comes in the new Ford Explorer and what sets it apart from other mid-size SUVs, reach out to our Ford dealer serving Prague!

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    1. Seminole Ford

      2222 North Milt Phillips Avenue
      Seminole, OK 74868

      • Sales: (405) 382-2222
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    Seminole Ford

    2222 North Milt Phillips Avenue
    Directions Seminole, OK 74868

    • Sales: (405) 382-2222
    • Service: (405) 382-2222
    • Parts: (405) 382-2222

    Hours

    • Monday 8am-6pm
    • Tuesday 8am-6pm
    • Wednesday 8am-6pm
    • Thursday 8am-6pm
    • Friday 8am-6pm
    • Saturday 8am-3pm
    • Sunday Closed