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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: $39,890

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $8,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,661

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $7,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelExplorerRainier
TrimLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $31,550
Base Invoice $35,268 $29,499
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Roof rack crossbars 120 45
Polished alloy wheels 595 495
Package 301A 2,250  
Cargo cover 135  
AWD 2,000 2,020
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Luxury Package   225
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   890
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD   1,385
Convenience Package   150
Side curtain airbags   495
Power-adjustable pedals   150
Navigation system   1,750
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Roof rack crossbars 106 38
Polished alloy wheels 506 411
Package 301A 1,913  
Cargo cover 115  
AWD 1,820 1,789
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Luxury Package   187
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   739
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD   1,150
Convenience Package   125
Side curtain airbags   411
Power-adjustable pedals   125
Navigation system   1,452
Options (change) 9,260 7,605
Options (change) 7,996 6,427
Destination 825 735
Total Price $47,940 $39,890
Total Invoice $44,089 $36,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,756
Model Year20122007
ModelExplorerRainier
TrimLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6291hp I6
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/65-17
Total Price$47,940$39,890
Adjustments for Features-5,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,860$39,890
Total Invoice$44,089$36,661
Adjustments for Features-4,6720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,417$36,661

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20122007
ModelExplorerRainier
TrimLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Air compressor $35
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$12,205$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20122007
ModelExplorerRainier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.0 in
Length197.1 in193.4 in
Width78.9 in75.4 in
Height70.4 in74.5 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.1 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 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft380.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested75039%
Total Not Requested117561%

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 boards350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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