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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: $39,920

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $8,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,686

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $9,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720172017
ModelRainierExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,550 $33,775 $41,675
Base Invoice $29,499 $32,255 $39,800
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 1,195 595
Navigation system 1,750    
Power-adjustable pedals 150    
AWD 2,020 2,150 2,150
Package 202A   3,880  
Technology Feature Bundle   1,095  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570 570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
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 1,135 565
Navigation system 1,452    
Power-adjustable pedals 125    
AWD 1,789 2,053 2,054
Package 202A   3,686  
Technology Feature Bundle   1,040  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542 542
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
Running boards   565 565
Cargo cover   124 124
Cargo mat   95 95
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 7,635 13,535 7,960
Options (change) 6,452 12,869 7,574
Destination 735 945 945
Total Price $39,920 $48,255 $50,580
Total Invoice $36,686 $46,069 $48,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,065
Model Year200720172017
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?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,920$48,255$50,580
Adjustments for Features0-5,570-7,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,920$42,685$43,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$470
Total Invoice$36,686$46,069$48,319
Adjustments for Features0-5,318-7,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,686$40,751$41,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720172017
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$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key $250$250
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
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
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 $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 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
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
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,200$12,770$14,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,570$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,318-7,093

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072017
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 net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested157547%
Total Not Requested180053%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%
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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