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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: $39,770

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $9,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,561

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $10,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182007
ModelExplorerExplorerRainier
TrimXLTLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $31,550
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $29,499
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Package 202A 4,100    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 30
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 45
Running boards 595 595  
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595 495
Cargo cover 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100  
AWD 2,150 2,150 2,020
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
3.5L V6   0  
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
Navigation system     1,750
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Package 202A 3,895    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 25
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 38
Running boards 565 565  
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565 411
Cargo cover 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95  
AWD 2,053 2,054 1,789
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
3.5L V6   0  
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
Navigation system     1,452
Options (change) 13,795 8,060 7,485
Options (change) 13,116 7,669 6,327
Destination 995 995 735
Total Price $48,810 $51,145 $39,770
Total Invoice $46,600 $48,860 $36,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,008
Model Year201820182007
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)?, 7390, 12275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/65-17
Total Price$48,810$51,145$39,770
Adjustments for Features-5,270-7,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,540$43,760$39,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$0
Total Invoice$46,600$48,860$36,561
Adjustments for Features-5,031-7,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,569$41,805$36,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$236$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year201820182007
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$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
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 net  $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 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
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 
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$50$50 
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
Total Value of Features$12,345$14,460$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,270$7,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,031-7,0550

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20182007
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

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%
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 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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