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Ford Explorer vs. Buick Verano Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Buick Verano Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,445

Buick Verano   
Difference: $12,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,031

Buick Verano   
Difference: $11,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerVerano
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $23,480
Base Invoice $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $22,541
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650 650    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Navigation system   795    
Heated steering wheel   150    
Premium Group       5,190
Experience Buick Package       1,365
Driver Confidence Package       890
Cargo net       60
Metallic paint (extra cost)       395
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619 619    
All-weather floor mats 71 71 71 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515    
Navigation system   755    
Heated steering wheel   144    
Premium Group       4,972
Experience Buick Package       1,242
Driver Confidence Package       810
Cargo net       55
Metallic paint (extra cost)       359
Options (change) 2,320 3,265 75 8,040
Options (change) 2,205 3,104 71 7,565
Destination 945 945 945 925
Total Price $44,565 $47,710 $53,990 $32,445
Total Invoice $42,592 $45,592 $51,603 $31,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,941
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerVerano
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$44,565$47,710$53,990$32,445
Adjustments for Features-5,880-6,645-12,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,685$41,065$41,720$32,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,380$3,035$0
Total Invoice$42,592$45,592$51,603$31,031
Adjustments for Features-5,620-6,350-11,7280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,972$39,242$39,875$31,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,270$2,903$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Verano

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerVerano
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350 $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Remote app   $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,955$11,720$17,345$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,880$6,645$12,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,620-6,350-11,7280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20162016
ModelExplorerVerano
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in105.7 in
Length198.3 in183.9 in
Width78.9 in71.5 in
Height70.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Metal pedals75No
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@2000
1000No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested290061%
Total Not Requested182539%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested182584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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