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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: $39,685

Buick Regal   
Difference: $7,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,894

Buick Regal   
Difference: $5,288

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelRegalRegalExplorer
TrimBaseGSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,990 $34,065 $37,535
Base Invoice $27,830 $32,702 $34,952
Premium II Package 2,575    
Driver Confidence Package 1,040 1,040  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,195 1,195  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 75
AWD 2,425 2,425 2,000
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,000    
255/35ZR20   700  
Package 302A     4,305
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Polished alloy wheels     595
Premium II Package 2,472    
Driver Confidence Package 946 946  
Sunroof 910 910  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,087 1,087  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359  
All-weather floor mats 127 127 64
AWD 2,328 2,328 1,820
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 910    
255/35ZR20   637  
Package 302A     3,659
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Polished alloy wheels     506
Options (change) 9,770 6,895 8,570
Options (change) 9,139 6,394 7,405
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $39,685 $41,885 $46,930
Total Invoice $37,894 $40,021 $43,182

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,902
Model Year201620162011
ModelRegalRegalExplorer
TrimBaseGSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,685$41,885$46,930
Adjustments for Features0-750-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,685$41,135$43,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0
Total Invoice$37,894$40,021$43,182
Adjustments for Features0-717-3,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,894$39,304$39,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162011
ModelRegalRegalExplorer
TrimBaseGSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,750$8,500$11,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-717-3,386

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
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 Weight3,980 lb.4,752 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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested242576%
Total Not Requested75024%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested227557%
Total Not Requested170043%

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