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Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,720

Buick Regal CXL Turbo   
Difference: $6,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,445

Buick Regal CXL Turbo   
Difference: $4,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelRegalExplorerExplorer
TrimCXL TurboXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,860 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $27,705 $29,479 $34,952
Sunroof 1,000    
Package 202A   3,075  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Sunroof 880    
Package 202A   2,614  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 1,000 4,670 1,595
Options (change) 880 3,970 1,356
Destination 860 825 825
Total Price $30,720 $37,015 $39,955
Total Invoice $29,445 $34,274 $37,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal CXL Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,384
Model Year201120112011
ModelRegalExplorerExplorer
TrimCXL TurboXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine220hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/29 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,720$37,015$39,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,640-4,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,720$34,375$35,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$29,445$34,274$37,133
Adjustments for Features0-2,445-3,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,445$31,829$33,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,396

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120112011
ModelRegalExplorerExplorer
TrimCXL TurboXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$3,565$6,205$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,640$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,445-3,908

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112011
ModelRegalExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in112.6 in
Length190.2 in197.1 in
Width73.1 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,671 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 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
14.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.280.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested225070%
Total Not Requested97530%

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