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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: $37,675

Buick Lucerne CXL Special Edition   
Difference: $815

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,208

Buick Lucerne CXL Special Edition   
Difference: $78

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXLCXL Special EditionSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $32,520 $33,120 $40,205
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $30,731 $31,298 $37,994
Convenience Package 995        
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,945 1,945 1,945
255/50R20 1,325        
Remote start 385 385      
Sunroof 850 850 900 900 900
Driver Confidence Package     945 945  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     750   750
Convenience Package 846        
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,614 1,614 1,614
255/50R20 1,127        
Remote start 327 327      
Sunroof 723 723 747 747 747
Driver Confidence Package     784 784  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     623   623
Options (change) 6,060 3,230 4,540 3,790 3,595
Options (change) 5,152 2,746 3,768 3,145 2,984
Destination 815 815 765 765 765
Total Price $38,490 $39,595 $37,825 $37,675 $44,565
Total Invoice $35,286 $36,462 $35,264 $35,208 $41,743

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,039
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXLCXL Special EditionSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6227hp V6227hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA5A5A4A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18235/55-17235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$38,490$39,595$37,825$37,675$44,565
Adjustments for Features-765-2,5150-25-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,725$37,080$37,825$37,650$43,415
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$175$0$5,765
Total Invoice$35,286$36,462$35,264$35,208$41,743
Adjustments for Features-701-2,3160-23-1,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,585$34,146$35,264$35,185$40,666
Cost Above Minimum$439$0$79$0$5,481

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXLCXL Special EditionSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0  $0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850$850
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires $0   
Total Value of Features$4,655$6,405$3,890$3,915$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$2,515$0$25$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-701-2,3160-23-1,077

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20092009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested80076%
Total Not Requested25024%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL Special Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested80076%
Total Not Requested25024%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne Super

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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