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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: $37,615

Buick Regal GS   
Difference: $10,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,995

Buick Regal GS   
Difference: $9,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelRegalExplorerExplorer
TrimGSSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,835 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $33,442 $43,315 $50,839
Navigation system 895    
Sunroof 1,000    
6-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Navigation system 788    
Sunroof 880    
6-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 1,895 1,595 0
Options (change) 1,668 1,515 0
Destination 885 945 945
Total Price $37,615 $47,895 $54,180
Total Invoice $35,995 $45,775 $51,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal GS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,716
Model Year201220172017
ModelRegalExplorerExplorer
TrimGSSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)336, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,615$47,895$54,180
Adjustments for Features0-6,345-12,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,615$41,550$42,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570
Total Invoice$35,995$45,775$51,784
Adjustments for Features0-6,064-11,527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,995$39,711$40,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$546

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220172017
ModelRegalExplorerExplorer
TrimGSSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,075$12,420$18,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,345$12,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,064-11,527

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
ModelRegalExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in112.6 in
Length190.2 in198.3 in
Width73.1 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 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
14.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.281.7 ft3

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