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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: $39,740

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $2,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,536

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $1,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerRainier
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $31,550
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $29,499
Luxury Package 1,290   225
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 45
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Audiophile Package 510    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,750
AWD 2,320 2,325 2,020
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof     890
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD     1,385
Side curtain airbags     495
Power-adjustable pedals     150
Polished alloy wheels     495
Luxury Package 1,097   187
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 38
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Audiophile Package 433    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,452
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,789
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof     739
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD     1,150
Side curtain airbags     411
Power-adjustable pedals     125
Polished alloy wheels     411
Options (change) 11,870 8,880 7,455
Options (change) 10,308 7,768 6,302
Destination 785 785 735
Total Price $41,900 $42,060 $39,740
Total Invoice $38,366 $38,731 $36,536

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,542
Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerRainier
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8291hp I6
TransmissionA6A6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/65-17
Total Price$41,900$42,060$39,740
Adjustments for Features-315-5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,585$41,495$39,740
Cost Above Minimum$90$0$0
Total Invoice$38,366$38,731$36,536
Adjustments for Features-288-5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,078$38,211$36,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$133$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerRainier
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
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
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Cornering lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,400$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-288-5200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20082007
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 Weight4,706 lb.4,600 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

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-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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