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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: $42,225

Buick Lucerne CXS   
Difference: $5,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,435

Buick Lucerne CXS   
Difference: $4,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelLucerneExplorer
TrimCXSSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,030 $40,780
Base Invoice $34,993 $38,027
Blind spot warning system 395  
Lane departure warning 295  
Navigation system 1,945  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 895  
Sunroof 900  
Package 402A   4,130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Blind spot warning system 328  
Lane departure warning 245  
Navigation system 1,614  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 743  
Sunroof 747  
Package 402A   3,604
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 4,430 5,725
Options (change) 3,677 4,996
Destination 765 895
Total Price $42,225 $47,400
Total Invoice $39,435 $43,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,544
Model Year20082013
ModelLucerneExplorer
TrimCXSSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$42,225$47,400
Adjustments for Features0-6,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,225$40,895
Total Invoice$39,435$43,918
Adjustments for Features0-6,027
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,435$37,891

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
ModelLucerneExplorer
TrimCXSSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,900$11,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,027

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
ModelLucerneExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in112.6 in
Length203.2 in197.1 in
Width73.8 in78.9 in
Height58.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 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
17.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested180056%
Total Not Requested140044%

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