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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: $12,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Buick Verano   
Difference: $11,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelVeranoExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,585 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $21,681 $35,528 $38,862
Leather Group 3,380    
Sunroof 900    
Navigation system 795 795 795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Leather Group 3,245    
Sunroof 792    
Navigation system 700 694 694
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 5,075 2,390 2,390
Options (change) 4,737 2,086 2,086
Destination 885 895 895
Total Price $28,545 $41,385 $44,960
Total Invoice $27,303 $38,509 $41,843

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,233
Model Year201220142014
ModelVeranoExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,545$41,385$44,960
Adjustments for Features0-4,270-5,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$37,115$39,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550
Total Invoice$27,303$38,509$41,843
Adjustments for Features0-3,973-4,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,303$34,536$36,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,379

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220142014
ModelVeranoExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,325$8,595$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,270$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,973-4,928

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
ModelVeranoExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.6 in
Length183.9 in197.1 in
Width71.5 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested227583%
Total Not Requested45017%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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