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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: $45,225

Buick Lucerne Super   
Difference: $5,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,291

Buick Lucerne Super   
Difference: $4,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelExplorerExplorerLucerne
TrimSportPlatinumSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,500 $52,970 $42,515
Base Invoice $41,543 $50,587 $40,814
Package 401A 4,300    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Navigation system     1,945
Package 401A 4,085    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Navigation system     1,712
Options (change) 5,895 0 1,945
Options (change) 5,600 0 1,712
Destination 945 945 765
Total Price $50,340 $53,915 $45,225
Total Invoice $48,088 $51,532 $43,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,463
Model Year201620162010
ModelExplorerExplorerLucerne
TrimSportPlatinumSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/50-18
Total Price$50,340$53,915$45,225
Adjustments for Features-8,345-12,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$41,670$45,225
Cost Above Minimum$325$0$0
Total Invoice$48,088$51,532$43,291
Adjustments for Features-7,972-11,7040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,116$39,828$43,291
Cost Above Minimum$288$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201620162010
ModelExplorerExplorerLucerne
TrimSportPlatinumSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
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
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $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 headlights $200 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,595$17,495$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,345$12,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,972-11,7040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20162010
ModelExplorerLucerne
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in115.6 in
Length198.3 in203.2 in
Width78.9 in73.8 in
Height70.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested167554%
Total Not Requested140046%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne Super

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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