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Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,150

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,524

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelExplorerExplorerLucerneLucerne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXL PremiumSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $35,625 $42,515
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $34,200 $40,814
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
235/65R18 595      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Sunroof 850 850 950  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,945 1,945
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
235/65R18 506      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Sunroof 723 723 836  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,712 1,712
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Options (change) 6,305 4,010 2,895 1,945
Options (change) 5,361 3,410 2,548 1,712
Destination 645 645 765 765
Total Price $37,150 $37,170 $39,285 $45,225
Total Invoice $33,524 $33,633 $37,513 $43,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,043
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelExplorerExplorerLucerneLucerne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXL PremiumSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6227hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA5A5A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$37,150$37,170$39,285$45,225
Adjustments for Features-60-600-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,090$37,110$39,285$44,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$4,940
Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$37,513$43,291
Adjustments for Features-54-540-957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,470$33,579$37,513$42,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$4,821

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelExplorerExplorerLucerneLucerne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXL PremiumSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
All-terrain tires $0  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,550$3,550$3,490$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$60$60$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-54-540-957

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20062010
ModelExplorerLucerne
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in115.6 in
Length193.4 in203.2 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height72.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne Super

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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