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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: $36,135

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,325

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelRegalExplorerExplorer
TrimTourX EssenceEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,020 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $33,619 $27,273 $30,178
Sights and Sounds Package 1,095    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
All-weather floor mats 140 55 55
Panoramic sunroof 1,200    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Sights and Sounds Package 996    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
All-weather floor mats 127 47 47
Panoramic sunroof 1,092    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Options (change) 2,830 6,105 4,305
Options (change) 2,574 5,267 3,737
Destination 925 785 785
Total Price $38,775 $36,135 $37,485
Total Invoice $37,118 $33,325 $34,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Regal TourX Essence
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7
Model Year201820082008
ModelRegalExplorerExplorer
TrimTourX EssenceEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$38,775$36,135$37,485
Adjustments for Features-3,9550-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,820$36,135$36,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$37,118$33,325$34,700
Adjustments for Features-3,7860-463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,332$33,325$34,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$912

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820082008
ModelRegalExplorerExplorer
TrimTourX EssenceEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,520$4,565$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7860-463

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
ModelRegalExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in113.7 in
Length196.3 in193.4 in
Width73.3 in73.7 in
Height58.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,428 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.5 ft383.7 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 radio50No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67551%
Total Not Requested65049%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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