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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: $38,935

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $4,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,290

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $3,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelExplorerLucerneLucerne
TrimLimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $29,920 $37,030
Base Invoice $34,952 $28,274 $34,993
Package 301A 2,250    
Blind spot warning system 495   395
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Driver Confidence Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,700  
Special Edition Package   1,815  
Sunroof   900 900
Cooled or ventilated front seats   895 895
Navigation system   1,945 1,945
Lane departure warning     295
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     750
Package 301A 1,913    
Blind spot warning system 421   328
Polished alloy wheels 506    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Driver Confidence Package   826  
4.6L V8   1,606  
Special Edition Package   1,715  
Sunroof   747 747
Cooled or ventilated front seats   743 743
Navigation system   1,614 1,614
Lane departure warning     245
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     623
Options (change) 4,935 8,250 5,180
Options (change) 4,196 7,251 4,300
Destination 825 765 765
Total Price $43,295 $38,935 $42,975
Total Invoice $39,973 $36,290 $40,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $707
Model Year201120082008
ModelExplorerLucerneLucerne
TrimLimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG15/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$43,295$38,935$42,975
Adjustments for Features-4,7550-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,540$38,935$41,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,990
Total Invoice$39,973$36,290$40,058
Adjustments for Features-4,3900-979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,583$36,290$39,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,789

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201120082008
ModelExplorerLucerneLucerne
TrimLimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$9,705$4,950$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,755$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3900-979

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerLucerne
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in115.6 in
Length197.1 in203.2 in
Width78.9 in73.8 in
Height70.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested87545%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested62541%
Total Not Requested90059%

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