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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: $43,715

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,374

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerLucerne
TrimLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $44,460
Base Invoice $35,268 $42,681
Package 301A 2,250  
Blind spot warning system 595  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Package 301A 1,913  
Blind spot warning system 506  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Options (change) 5,035 0
Options (change) 4,281 0
Destination 825 765
Total Price $43,715 $45,225
Total Invoice $40,374 $43,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,979
Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerLucerne
TrimLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-18
Total Price$43,715$45,225
Adjustments for Features-4,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,485$45,225
Total Invoice$40,374$43,446
Adjustments for Features-3,9070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,467$43,446

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerLucerne
TrimLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic 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
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,480$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9070

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20122011
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.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 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%

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