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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: $39,890

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $2,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,661

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $1,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720062006
ModelRainierExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,550 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $29,499 $27,518 $29,578
Luxury Package 225 1,700  
Convenience Package 150    
Side curtain airbags 495 560 560
Roof rack crossbars 45 60 60
Power-adjustable pedals 150    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,385    
Navigation system 1,750 1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels 495    
AWD 2,020    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Luxury Package 187 1,445  
Convenience Package 125    
Side curtain airbags 411 476 476
Roof rack crossbars 38 51 51
Power-adjustable pedals 125    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,150    
Navigation system 1,452 1,696 1,696
Polished alloy wheels 411    
AWD 1,789    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 7,605 11,060 8,765
Options (change) 6,427 9,540 7,589
Destination 735 645 645
Total Price $39,890 $41,905 $41,925
Total Invoice $36,661 $37,703 $37,812

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,400
Model Year200720062006
ModelRainierExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp I6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$39,890$41,905$41,925
Adjustments for Features-39000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,500$41,905$41,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$36,661$37,703$37,812
Adjustments for Features-35800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,303$37,703$37,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720062006
ModelRainierExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor$35  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
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  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,115$4,725$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-35800

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072006
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
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%

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