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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: $37,485

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $5,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,562

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $5,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelExplorerLucerneLucerne
TrimLimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $27,265 $34,265
Base Invoice $35,268 $25,765 $32,380
Package 301A 2,250    
Polished alloy wheels 595 650 650
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Luxury Package   595  
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak   1,090  
Stability control   495  
Sunroof   900 900
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,075 500
Super-heated washer fluid   100 100
Navigation system   1,795 1,795
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers   795  
4.6L V8   2,000  
Driver Confidence Package     595
Package 301A 1,913    
Polished alloy wheels 506 540 540
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Luxury Package   494  
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak   905  
Stability control   411  
Sunroof   747 747
Cooled or ventilated front seats   892 415
Super-heated washer fluid   83 83
Navigation system   1,490 1,490
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers   660  
4.6L V8   1,850  
Driver Confidence Package     494
Options (change) 4,440 9,495 4,540
Options (change) 3,775 8,072 3,769
Destination 825 725 725
Total Price $43,120 $37,485 $39,530
Total Invoice $39,868 $34,562 $36,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Lucerne CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $526
Model Year201220062006
ModelExplorerLucerneLucerne
TrimLimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$43,120$37,485$39,530
Adjustments for Features-5,1700-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,950$37,485$38,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,370
Total Invoice$39,868$34,562$36,874
Adjustments for Features-4,7800-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,088$34,562$36,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,682

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201220062006
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  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
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 
Cargo net$40  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$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$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,945$3,775$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,170$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7800-630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20122006
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 Weight4,557 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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 280W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 280W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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
Compass0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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