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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: $43,295

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,973

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelLucerneExplorer
TrimSuperLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,205 $37,535
Base Invoice $37,994 $34,952
Navigation system 1,945  
Blind spot warning system 395 495
Lane departure warning 295  
Sunroof 900  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 750  
Package 301A   2,250
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation system 1,614  
Blind spot warning system 328 421
Lane departure warning 245  
Sunroof 747  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 623  
Package 301A   1,913
Polished alloy wheels   506
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 4,285 4,935
Options (change) 3,557 4,196
Destination 765 825
Total Price $45,255 $43,295
Total Invoice $42,316 $39,973

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,833
Model Year20092011
ModelLucerneExplorer
TrimSuperLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$45,255$43,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,255$39,515
Total Invoice$42,316$39,973
Adjustments for Features0-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,316$36,483

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelLucerneExplorer
TrimSuperLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
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
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
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic 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 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,425$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,490

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
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 Weight4,013 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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 Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested87545%

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