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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: $38,315

Buick Regal GS   
Difference: $4,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,611

Buick Regal GS   
Difference: $3,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRegalExplorer
TrimGSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,835 $37,855
Base Invoice $33,442 $35,268
Navigation system 895  
255/35ZR20 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Polished alloy wheels   595
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation system 788  
255/35ZR20 616  
Sunroof 880  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Polished alloy wheels   506
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 2,595 4,440
Options (change) 2,284 3,775
Destination 885 825
Total Price $38,315 $43,120
Total Invoice $36,611 $39,868

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal GS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $247
Model Year20122012
ModelRegalExplorer
TrimGSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)336, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,315$43,120
Adjustments for Features0-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,315$39,865
Total Invoice$36,611$39,868
Adjustments for Features0-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,611$36,858

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelRegalExplorer
TrimGSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,800$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,010

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,710 lb.4,557 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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See a complete comparison of Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested82543%
Total Not Requested110057%

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