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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: $34,311

Buick Rendezvous CXL   
Difference: $5,819

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,623

Buick Rendezvous CXL   
Difference: $5,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelRendezvousExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,765 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $26,895 $30,027 $35,268
CXL Luxury Package 1,345    
Heated front seats 525    
Roof rack crossbars 175 120 120
Cargo cover 30 135 135
Satellite radio 199    
Navigation system 1,750 795  
Cargo net 45    
Class II trailer hitch 337    
Trailer Tow Package 405 570 570
Package 205A   2,800  
255/50HR20   1,195  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Polished alloy wheels     595
Package 301A     2,250
CXL Luxury Package 1,116    
Heated front seats 436    
Roof rack crossbars 145 106 106
Cargo cover 25 115 115
Satellite radio 166    
Navigation system 1,452 676  
Cargo net 37    
Class II trailer hitch 280    
Trailer Tow Package 336 484 484
Package 205A   2,380  
255/50HR20   1,016  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Polished alloy wheels     506
Package 301A     1,913
Options (change) 4,811 7,210 5,265
Options (change) 3,993 6,133 4,480
Destination 735 825 825
Total Price $34,311 $40,130 $43,945
Total Invoice $31,623 $36,985 $40,573

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rendezvous vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rendezvous CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,189
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,938
Model Year200720122012
ModelRendezvousExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine195hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,311$40,130$43,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,630-5,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,311$37,500$38,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$31,623$36,985$40,573
Adjustments for Features0-2,424-4,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,623$34,561$35,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,216

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Features Comparison: Buick Rendezvous vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720122012
ModelRendezvousExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Air compressor$35  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Removable second row seats$0  
Removable third row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$4,700$7,330$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,630$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,424-4,796

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rendezvous vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072012
ModelRendezvousExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length186.5 in197.1 in
Width73.6 in78.9 in
Height68.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,097 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
54.5 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft380.7 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

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested182560%
Total Not Requested120040%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

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