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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: $42,085

Buick Regal TourX Essence   
Difference: $10,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,130

Buick Regal TourX Essence   
Difference: $10,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelRegalExplorerExplorer
TrimTourX EssenceSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,020 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $33,619 $43,883 $51,512
Sights and Sounds Package 1,095    
Driver Confidence Package #1 1,725    
Driver Confidence Package #2 1,190    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395    
All-weather floor mats 140 120 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,695  
Package 401A   3,875  
Cargo cover   130 130
Sights and Sounds Package 996    
Driver Confidence Package #1 1,570    
Driver Confidence Package #2 1,083    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359    
All-weather floor mats 127 114 114
Panoramic sunroof 1,092 1,610  
Package 401A   3,681  
Cargo cover   124 124
Options (change) 6,140 5,820 250
Options (change) 5,586 5,529 238
Destination 925 995 995
Total Price $42,085 $52,765 $55,185
Total Invoice $40,130 $50,407 $52,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal TourX Essence
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,521
Model Year201820182018
ModelRegalExplorerExplorer
TrimTourX EssenceSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,085$52,765$55,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,855-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,085$49,910$49,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$40,130$50,407$52,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,727-5,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,130$47,680$47,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$29$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelRegalExplorerExplorer
TrimTourX EssenceSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0 $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Following distance indicator$25  
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
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
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights$50  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $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
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,515$11,370$13,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,855$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,727-5,094

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelRegalExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in112.6 in
Length196.3 in198.3 in
Width73.3 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,428 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 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
32.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.5 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Regal TourX Essence

Sights and Sounds Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Driver Confidence Package #1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Cargo organizer100No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested100042%
Total Not Requested137558%
Driver Confidence Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested117566%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested187552%
Total Not Requested176548%

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