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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: $38,525

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $3,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,419

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $2,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelRainierExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,580 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $28,592 $27,273 $30,178
Luxury Package 225 1,290  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,360    
Side curtain airbags 495    
Roof rack crossbars 45 115 115
Navigation system 1,600 1,995 1,995
Power-adjustable pedals 150    
Polished alloy wheels 495    
AWD 2,000 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
255/50R20   1,325 630
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875 375
Audiophile Package   510  
Luxury Package 187 1,097  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,129    
Side curtain airbags 411    
Roof rack crossbars 38 97 97
Navigation system 1,328 1,696 1,696
Power-adjustable pedals 125    
Polished alloy wheels 411    
AWD 1,770 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
255/50R20   1,127 536
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744 319
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 7,235 11,870 8,880
Options (change) 6,117 10,308 7,768
Destination 710 785 785
Total Price $38,525 $41,900 $42,060
Total Invoice $35,419 $38,366 $38,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,636
Model Year200620082008
ModelRainierExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp I6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,525$41,900$42,060
Adjustments for Features0-340-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,525$41,560$41,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$90$0
Total Invoice$35,419$38,366$38,731
Adjustments for Features0-311-543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,419$38,055$38,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$133

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620082008
ModelRainierExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$4,810$5,150$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340$590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-311-543

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See a complete comparison of Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelRainierExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in113.7 in
Length193.4 in193.4 in
Width75.4 in73.7 in
Height74.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,600 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 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		43.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.1 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

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