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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: $37,900

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $14,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212007
ModelExplorerExplorerRainier
TrimLimitedPlatinumCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,255 $52,730 $31,550
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 30
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 45
Running boards 595 595  
Polished alloy wheels 595   495
Cargo cover 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
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
Navigation system     1,750
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 25
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 38
Running boards 565 565  
Polished alloy wheels 565   411
Cargo cover 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
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
Navigation system     1,452
Options (change) 5,910 3,050 5,615
Options (change) 5,615 2,898 4,663
Destination 1,245 1,245 735
Total Price $52,410 $57,025 $37,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Rainier CXL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,630
Model Year202120212007
ModelExplorerExplorerRainier
TrimLimitedPlatinumCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4365hp V6291hp I6
TransmissionA10T10A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20275/45-21245/65-17
Total Price$52,410$57,025$37,900
Adjustments for Features-7,070-12,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,340$44,965$37,900
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year202120212007
ModelExplorerExplorerRainier
TrimLimitedPlatinumCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Air compressor  $35
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$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 
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$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$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 driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
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$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$12,970$17,960$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,070$12,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-925-8760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20212007
ModelExplorerRainier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in113.0 in
Length198.8 in193.4 in
Width78.9 in75.4 in
Height69.9 in74.5 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft380.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
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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