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Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,735

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $1,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,270

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062007
ModelExplorerExplorerRainier
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $31,550
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $29,499
Luxury Package 1,700   225
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
235/65R18 595    
Side curtain airbags 560 560 495
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 45
Sunroof 850 850  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof     890
Convenience Package     150
Power-adjustable pedals     150
Polished alloy wheels     495
Luxury Package 1,445   187
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
235/65R18 506    
Side curtain airbags 476 476 411
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 38
Sunroof 723 723  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof     739
Convenience Package     125
Power-adjustable pedals     125
Polished alloy wheels     411
Options (change) 5,545 3,250 2,450
Options (change) 4,763 2,812 2,036
Destination 645 645 735
Total Price $36,390 $36,410 $34,735
Total Invoice $32,926 $33,035 $32,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,692
Model Year200620062007
ModelExplorerExplorerRainier
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8291hp I6
TransmissionA6A6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$36,390$36,410$34,735
Adjustments for Features00-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,390$36,410$33,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$32,926$33,035$32,270
Adjustments for Features00-1,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,926$33,035$31,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year200620062007
ModelExplorerExplorerRainier
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Cornering lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,200$2,200$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,036

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20062007
ModelExplorerRainier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in113.0 in
Length193.4 in193.4 in
Width73.7 in75.4 in
Height72.8 in74.5 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,417 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft380.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Running boards350Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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