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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: $36,310

Buick Regal   
Difference: $16,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,704

Buick Regal   
Difference: $15,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelRegalRegalExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseGSSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,465 $34,115 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $30,206 $32,750 $43,883 $51,512
Premium II Package 2,575      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,195 1,195    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Driver Confidence Package 1,040 1,040    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 120 120
FWD -2,425      
Package 401A     3,875  
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Premium II Package 2,472      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,087 1,087    
Sunroof 910 910    
Driver Confidence Package 946 946    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359    
All-weather floor mats 127 127 114 114
FWD -2,328      
Package 401A     3,681  
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Options (change) 3,920 3,770 5,690 120
Options (change) 3,573 3,429 5,405 114
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $36,310 $38,810 $52,635 $55,055
Total Invoice $34,704 $37,104 $50,283 $52,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,489
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelRegalRegalExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseGSSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,310$38,810$52,635$55,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-8,435-10,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,310$37,560$44,200$44,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$55$0
Total Invoice$34,704$37,104$50,283$52,621
Adjustments for Features0-1,195-8,058-10,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,704$35,909$42,225$42,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,205$32$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelRegalRegalExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseGSSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
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 bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Performance meter $150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
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$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,890$7,140$14,325$16,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$8,435$10,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,195-8,058-10,428

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,692 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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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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Total Requested252580%
Total Not Requested65020%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested170047%
Total Not Requested194053%

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