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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: $36,270

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $2,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,675

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $1,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $29,920 $37,030 $38,980
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $28,274 $34,993 $36,836
Convenience Package 1,995        
Navigation system 1,995   1,945 1,945 1,945
Remote start 385 385      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845      
Driver Confidence Package     995    
Luxury Package     995    
Sunroof     900 900 900
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     750 750 750
Convenience Package 1,696        
Navigation system 1,696   1,614 1,614 1,614
Remote start 327 327      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418      
Driver Confidence Package     826    
Luxury Package     826    
Sunroof     747 747 747
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     623 623 623
Options (change) 4,375 3,230 5,585 3,595 3,595
Options (change) 3,719 2,745 4,636 2,984 2,984
Destination 815 815 765 765 765
Total Price $38,470 $40,325 $36,270 $41,390 $43,340
Total Invoice $35,578 $37,334 $33,675 $38,742 $40,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Lucerne CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $636
Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6197hp V6275hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A5A4A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/55-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$38,470$40,325$36,270$41,390$43,340
Adjustments for Features-1,370-2,4700-850-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,100$37,855$36,270$40,540$42,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$4,270$5,920
Total Invoice$35,578$37,334$33,675$38,742$40,585
Adjustments for Features-1,267-2,2870-796-1,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,311$35,047$33,675$37,946$39,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$736$0$4,271$5,833

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXLCXSSuper
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$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   
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
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   
Super-heated washer fluid  $100$100$100
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
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   
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$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$500
Alloy wheels$350    
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$5,485$6,585$4,115$4,965$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$2,470$0$850$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,267-2,2870-796-1,077

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20102008
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.18.5 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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested52551%

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