Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2017 Buick Lucerne Buick Lucerne 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,125

Buick Lucerne CXS   
Difference: $11,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,182

Buick Lucerne CXS   
Difference: $11,602

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelExplorerLucerneLucerne
TrimPlatinumCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $37,030 $38,980
Base Invoice $50,839 $34,993 $36,836
Sunroof   900 900
Lane departure warning   295 295
Blind spot warning system   395 395
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   895  
Navigation system   1,945 1,945
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   750 750
Sunroof   747 747
Lane departure warning   245 245
Blind spot warning system   328 328
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   124  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   743  
Navigation system   1,614 1,614
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   623 623
Options (change) 0 5,330 4,285
Options (change) 0 4,424 3,557
Destination 945 765 765
Total Price $54,180 $43,125 $44,030
Total Invoice $51,784 $40,182 $41,158

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Buick Lucerne dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92
Model Year201720082008
ModelExplorerLucerneLucerne
TrimPlatinumCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6275hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$54,180$43,125$44,030
Adjustments for Features-12,23500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,945$43,125$44,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$905
Total Invoice$51,784$40,182$41,158
Adjustments for Features-11,69400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,090$40,182$41,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$976

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201720082008
ModelExplorerLucerneLucerne
TrimPlatinumCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$16,935$4,700$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,235$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,69400

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20172008
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 Weight4,458 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 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

Return to top

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.