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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: $7,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,445

Buick Regal CXL Turbo   
Difference: $6,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelRegalRegalExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLCXL TurboXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,360 $28,860 $32,900 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $25,305 $27,705 $30,679 $35,528 $38,862
Preferred Equipment Group RL6 4,785        
Sunroof   1,000      
Package 202A     2,500    
Navigation system     795 795 795
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595 1,595
Preferred Equipment Group RL6 4,211        
Sunroof   880      
Package 202A     2,181    
Navigation system     694 694 694
Panoramic sunroof     1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 4,785 1,000 4,890 2,390 2,390
Options (change) 4,211 880 4,267 2,086 2,086
Destination 860 860 895 895 895
Total Price $32,005 $30,720 $38,685 $41,385 $44,960
Total Invoice $30,376 $29,445 $35,841 $38,509 $41,843

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Regal CXL Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Buick Regal CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,241
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelRegalRegalExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLCXL TurboXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4220hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 9?, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,005$30,720$38,685$41,385$44,960
Adjustments for Features-9900-3,415-5,180-6,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,015$30,720$35,270$36,205$38,755
Cost Above Minimum$295$0$0$935$3,485
Total Invoice$30,376$29,445$35,841$38,509$41,843
Adjustments for Features-9400-3,164-4,820-5,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,436$29,445$32,677$33,689$36,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$9$0$1,012$3,391

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelRegalRegalExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLCXL TurboXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$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$25
Curve control  $50$50$50
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Terrain selector    $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive$15    
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Stowable third row seats  $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,930$3,940$7,355$9,120$10,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0$3,415$5,180$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments-9400-3,164-4,820-5,775

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,601 lb.4,535 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
Buick Regal CXL

Preferred Equipment Group RL6
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested225071%
Total Not Requested91529%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested177566%
Total Not Requested90034%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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