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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: $39,275

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $8,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,150

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $8,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072014
ModelRainierExplorer
TrimCXLSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,550 $41,675
Base Invoice $29,499 $38,862
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,385  
Convenience Package 150  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 100
Roof rack crossbars 45 135
Navigation system 1,750 795
AWD 2,020  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,150  
Convenience Package 125  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 89
Roof rack crossbars 38 118
Navigation system 1,452 694
AWD 1,789  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 6,990 5,325
Options (change) 5,916 4,649
Destination 735 895
Total Price $39,275 $47,895
Total Invoice $36,150 $44,406

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,145
Model Year20072014
ModelRainierExplorer
TrimCXLSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$39,275$47,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,275$44,540
Total Invoice$36,150$44,406
Adjustments for Features0-3,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,150$41,295

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072014
ModelRainierExplorer
TrimCXLSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $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 rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,625$10,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,111

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072014
ModelRainierExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in112.6 in
Length193.4 in197.1 in
Width75.4 in78.9 in
Height74.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,600 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 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
43.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Running boards350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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 net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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