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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: $15,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Buick Verano   
Difference: $14,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelVeranoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,585 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $21,681 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Leather Group 3,380      
Sunroof 900      
Navigation system 795      
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Leather Group 3,245      
Sunroof 792      
Navigation system 700      
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Options (change) 5,075 1,595 1,595 0
Options (change) 4,737 1,515 1,515 0
Destination 885 945 945 945
Total Price $28,545 $44,215 $47,895 $54,180
Total Invoice $27,303 $42,260 $45,775 $51,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,137
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelVeranoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,545$44,215$47,895$54,180
Adjustments for Features0-7,135-8,335-14,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$37,080$39,560$40,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,480$3,050
Total Invoice$27,303$42,260$45,775$51,784
Adjustments for Features0-6,820-7,966-13,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,303$35,440$37,809$38,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,369$2,915

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelVeranoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,450$11,585$12,785$18,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,135$8,335$14,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,820-7,966-13,429

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
ModelVeranoExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.6 in
Length183.9 in198.3 in
Width71.5 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 Requested237587%
Total Not Requested35013%

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