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Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,225

Buick Lucerne Super   
Difference: $3,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,446

Buick Lucerne Super   
Difference: $3,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelLucerneExplorerExplorer
TrimSuperSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,460 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $42,681 $43,883 $51,512
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 0 1,695 0
Options (change) 0 1,610 0
Destination 765 995 995
Total Price $45,225 $48,640 $54,935
Total Invoice $43,446 $46,488 $52,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,572
Model Year201120182018
ModelLucerneExplorerExplorer
TrimSuperSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$45,225$48,640$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-6,920-12,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,225$41,720$42,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$43,446$46,488$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-6,614-12,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,446$39,874$40,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$556

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120182018
ModelLucerneExplorerExplorer
TrimSuperSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,515$13,435$19,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,920$12,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,614-12,077

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelLucerneExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in112.6 in
Length203.2 in198.3 in
Width73.8 in78.9 in
Height58.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.081.7 ft3

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