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Buick Cascada vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Cascada vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,215

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,594

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelCascadaCascadaExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumSport TouringXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,065 $37,065 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $34,622 $35,582 $29,479 $34,952
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395      
Package 202A     3,075  
Navigation system     795 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359      
Package 202A     2,614  
Navigation system     676 676
Options (change) 395 0 3,870 795
Options (change) 359 0 3,290 676
Destination 925 925 825 825
Total Price $37,385 $37,990 $36,215 $39,155
Total Invoice $35,906 $36,507 $33,594 $36,453

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Cascada vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Cascada Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,381
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelCascadaCascadaExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumSport TouringXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$37,385$37,990$36,215$39,155
Adjustments for Features-3,845-3,9200-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,540$34,070$36,215$37,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$530$0$1,375
Total Invoice$35,906$36,507$33,594$36,453
Adjustments for Features-3,693-3,7670-1,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,213$32,740$33,594$34,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$527$0$1,402

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Features Comparison: Buick Cascada vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelCascadaCascadaExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumSport TouringXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150 $150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Total Value of Features$8,675$8,750$4,830$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$3,920$0$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,693-3,7670-1,457

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Cascada vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
ModelCascadaExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.1 in112.6 in
Length184.9 in197.1 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height56.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.480.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested245076%
Total Not Requested77524%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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