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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: $37,165

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $7,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,418

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $6,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimLimitedSportCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $29,920 $37,030 $38,980
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $28,274 $34,993 $36,836
Package 301A 2,600        
Blind spot warning system 595     395 395
Polished alloy wheels 595        
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595      
Package 402A   4,130      
Driver Confidence Package     995    
Luxury Package     995    
Sunroof     900 900 900
Cooled or ventilated front seats     895 895  
Navigation system     1,945 1,945 1,945
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     750 750 750
Lane departure warning       295 295
Package 301A 2,269        
Blind spot warning system 519     328 328
Polished alloy wheels 519        
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392      
Package 402A   3,604      
Driver Confidence Package     826    
Luxury Package     826    
Sunroof     747 747 747
Cooled or ventilated front seats     743 743  
Navigation system     1,614 1,614 1,614
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     623 623 623
Lane departure warning       245 245
Options (change) 5,385 5,725 6,480 5,180 4,285
Options (change) 4,699 4,996 5,379 4,300 3,557
Destination 895 895 765 765 765
Total Price $44,380 $47,400 $37,165 $42,975 $44,030
Total Invoice $41,122 $43,918 $34,418 $40,058 $41,158

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Lucerne CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,649
Model Year20132013200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimLimitedSportCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6197hp V6275hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$44,380$47,400$37,165$42,975$44,030
Adjustments for Features-5,455-7,2550-1,250-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,925$40,145$37,165$41,725$42,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,220$0$4,560$5,615
Total Invoice$41,122$43,918$34,418$40,058$41,158
Adjustments for Features-5,055-6,7220-1,165-1,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,067$37,196$34,418$38,893$39,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,129$0$4,475$5,572

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20132013200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimLimitedSportCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key$250$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Curve control$50$50   
Hill descent control $250   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Terrain selector $200   
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Super-heated washer fluid  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
HD radio$50$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
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   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Stowable third row seats $600   
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$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850$850
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$10,455$12,255$5,000$6,250$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,455$7,255$0$1,250$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,055-6,7220-1,165-1,168

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20132008
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,765 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?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested125059%
Total Not Requested87541%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested180056%
Total Not Requested140044%

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 wheel100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%

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