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Buick Verano vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Verano vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Buick Verano   
Difference: $9,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Buick Verano   
Difference: $8,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelVeranoExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,585 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $21,681 $29,319 $32,901
Leather Group 3,380    
Navigation system 795 2,505 1,995
Sunroof 900 850 850
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Leather Group 3,245    
Navigation system 700 2,129 1,696
Sunroof 792 723 723
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Options (change) 5,075 6,045 4,540
Options (change) 4,737 5,217 3,938
Destination 885 815 815
Total Price $28,545 $38,475 $40,905
Total Invoice $27,303 $35,351 $37,654

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,079
Model Year201220092009
ModelVeranoExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,545$38,475$40,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,055-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$37,420$38,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$27,303$35,351$37,654
Adjustments for Features0-969-2,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,303$34,382$35,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$690

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220092009
ModelVeranoExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Media drive $15$15
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 audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,775$4,830$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,055$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-969-2,582

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
ModelVeranoExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in113.7 in
Length183.9 in193.4 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height58.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,300 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 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
14.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested177565%
Total Not Requested95035%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
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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