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Buick Rendezvous vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rendezvous vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,792

Buick Rendezvous CXL   
Difference: $8,893

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,718

Buick Rendezvous CXL   
Difference: $10,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelRendezvousExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,280 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $26,022 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
CXL Luxury Package 1,345        
Heated front seats 525        
Cargo mat 70 100 100 100 100
Cargo cover 30 130 130 130 130
Satellite radio 325        
Class II trailer hitch 337        
Trailer Tow Package 395        
Roof rack crossbars 175 140 140 140 140
Navigation system 1,600        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395 395    
Cold Weather Package   650      
Package 201A   2,330      
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Polished alloy wheels   1,295 595    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
CXL Luxury Package 1,116        
Heated front seats 436        
Cargo mat 58 95 95 95 95
Cargo cover 25 124 124 124 124
Satellite radio 270        
Class II trailer hitch 280        
Trailer Tow Package 328        
Roof rack crossbars 145 133 133 133 133
Navigation system 1,328        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375 375    
Cold Weather Package   619      
Package 201A   2,213      
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Polished alloy wheels   1,230 565    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 4,802 7,670 3,055 2,065 370
Options (change) 3,986 7,287 2,902 1,962 352
Destination 710 995 995 995 995
Total Price $33,792 $42,685 $46,140 $49,010 $55,305
Total Invoice $30,718 $40,771 $44,093 $46,840 $52,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rendezvous vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rendezvous CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,948
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,285
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelRendezvousExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine195hp V6290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,792$42,685$46,140$49,010$55,305
Adjustments for Features0-3,945-6,960-8,285-13,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,792$38,740$39,180$40,725$41,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440$1,985$2,965
Total Invoice$30,718$40,771$44,093$46,840$52,859
Adjustments for Features0-3,768-6,651-7,918-12,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,718$37,003$37,442$38,922$39,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$439$1,919$2,857

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Features Comparison: Buick Rendezvous vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelRendezvousExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Air compressor$35    
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 $200
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Removable second row seats$0    
Removable third row seats$0    
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,160$10,105$13,120$14,445$19,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,945$6,960$8,285$13,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,768-6,651-7,918-12,999

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rendezvous vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelRendezvousExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length186.5 in198.3 in
Width73.6 in78.9 in
Height68.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,097 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room48.5 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom34.6 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
54.5 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Rendezvous CXL

CXL Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Air compressor35No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested12535%
Total Not Requested23565%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested45020%
Total Not Requested175080%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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