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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: $39,920

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $6,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,686

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $7,315

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Model Year201620162007
ModelExplorerExplorerRainier
TrimXLTLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $31,550
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $29,499
Package 202A 3,225    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 30
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 45
Polished alloy wheels 1,195 595 495
Navigation system 795   1,750
Cargo cover 130 130  
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,020
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 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
Package 202A 3,064    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 25
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 38
Polished alloy wheels 1,135 565 411
Navigation system 755   1,452
Cargo cover 124 124  
AWD 1,910 1,910 1,789
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
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
Options (change) 11,735 7,115 7,635
Options (change) 11,159 6,770 6,452
Destination 945 945 735
Total Price $46,080 $49,360 $39,920
Total Invoice $44,001 $47,157 $36,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,371
Model Year201620162007
ModelExplorerExplorerRainier
TrimXLTLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6291hp I6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/65-17
Total Price$46,080$49,360$39,920
Adjustments for Features-4,130-6,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,950$42,515$39,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$0
Total Invoice$44,001$47,157$36,686
Adjustments for Features-3,944-6,5390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,057$40,618$36,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$561$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year201620162007
ModelExplorerExplorerRainier
TrimXLTLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Air compressor  $35
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$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 rearview mirror$150$150 
Cornering lights  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,720$14,435$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,130$6,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,944-6,5390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20162007
ModelExplorerRainier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.0 in
Length198.3 in193.4 in
Width78.9 in75.4 in
Height70.0 in74.5 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft380.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested157558%
Total Not Requested115042%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 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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