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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: $38,040

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $310

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,592

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelLucerneLucerneExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLCXSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,920 $37,030 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $28,274 $34,993 $27,518 $29,578
Driver Confidence Package 995      
Sunroof 900 900 850 850
Navigation system 1,945 1,945 1,995 1,995
4.6L V8 1,700   1,200 1,200
Special Edition Package 1,815      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   750    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
235/65R18     595  
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Driver Confidence Package 826      
Sunroof 747 747 723 723
Navigation system 1,614 1,614 1,696 1,696
4.6L V8 1,606   1,068 1,068
Special Edition Package 1,715      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   623    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
235/65R18     506  
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Options (change) 7,355 3,595 7,505 5,210
Options (change) 6,508 2,984 6,429 4,478
Destination 765 765 645 645
Total Price $38,040 $41,390 $38,350 $38,370
Total Invoice $35,547 $38,742 $34,592 $34,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,257
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelLucerneLucerneExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLCXSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8275hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/23 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$38,040$41,390$38,350$38,370
Adjustments for Features0-650-335-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,040$40,740$38,015$38,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$20
Total Invoice$35,547$38,742$34,592$34,701
Adjustments for Features0-608-302-303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,547$38,134$34,290$34,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,587$0$108

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelLucerneLucerneExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLCXSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
All-terrain tires   $0
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,465$4,115$3,800$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$335$335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-608-302-303

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
ModelLucerneExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in113.7 in
Length203.2 in193.4 in
Width73.8 in73.7 in
Height58.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested102567%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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