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Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,770

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $9,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,561

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $10,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelRainierExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,550 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $29,499 $32,489 $40,196
Luxury Package 225    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,385    
Side curtain airbags 495    
Convenience Package 150    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90
Roof rack crossbars 45 140 140
Polished alloy wheels 495 1,295 595
Navigation system 1,750    
AWD 2,020 2,150 2,150
Package 202A   4,100  
Technology Feature Bundle   935  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570 570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
Running boards   595 595
Cargo cover   130 130
Cargo mat   100 100
3.5L V6     0
Luxury Package 187    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,150    
Side curtain airbags 411    
Convenience Package 125    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 86 86
Roof rack crossbars 38 133 133
Polished alloy wheels 411 1,230 565
Navigation system 1,452    
AWD 1,789 2,053 2,054
Package 202A   3,895  
Technology Feature Bundle   888  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542 542
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
Running boards   565 565
Cargo cover   124 124
Cargo mat   95 95
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 7,485 13,795 8,060
Options (change) 6,327 13,116 7,669
Destination 735 995 995
Total Price $39,770 $48,810 $51,145
Total Invoice $36,561 $46,600 $48,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,008
Model Year200720182018
ModelRainierExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp I6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,770$48,810$51,145
Adjustments for Features0-5,270-7,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,770$43,540$43,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$220
Total Invoice$36,561$46,600$48,860
Adjustments for Features0-5,031-7,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,561$41,569$41,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$236

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720182018
ModelRainierExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Air compressor$35  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
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
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$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 rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights$50  
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$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$7,075$12,345$14,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,270$7,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,031-7,055

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072018
ModelRainierExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in112.6 in
Length193.4 in198.3 in
Width75.4 in78.9 in
Height74.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,600 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 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
43.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Running boards350Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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