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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: $31,745

Buick Verano   
Difference: $9,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,372

Buick Verano   
Difference: $8,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelVeranoExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,700 $37,855
Base Invoice $22,752 $35,268
Premium Group 5,365  
Navigation system 795 795
Cargo net 60  
Sunroof 900  
Blind spot warning system   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Premium Group 5,150  
Navigation system 700 676
Cargo net 53  
Sunroof 792  
Blind spot warning system   506
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 7,120 2,985
Options (change) 6,695 2,538
Destination 925 825
Total Price $31,745 $41,665
Total Invoice $30,372 $38,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,426
Model Year20142012
ModelVeranoExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$31,745$41,665
Adjustments for Features0-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,745$38,610
Total Invoice$30,372$38,631
Adjustments for Features0-2,833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,372$35,798

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
ModelVeranoExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,200$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,833

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
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 Weight3,550 lb.4,557 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 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Metal pedals75No
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested387581%
Total Not Requested92519%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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