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Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,500

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,869

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerRegal
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTourX Essence
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $35,020
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $33,619
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Sights and Sounds Package     1,095
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Panoramic sunroof     1,200
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Sights and Sounds Package     996
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Panoramic sunroof     1,092
Options (change) 6,655 4,955 2,690
Options (change) 5,706 4,261 2,447
Destination 645 645 925
Total Price $37,500 $38,115 $38,635
Total Invoice $33,869 $34,484 $36,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal TourX Essence
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,349
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerRegal
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTourX Essence
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/50-18
Total Price$37,500$38,115$38,635
Adjustments for Features00-4,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,500$38,115$33,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,869$34,484$36,991
Adjustments for Features00-4,471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,869$34,484$32,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal

Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerRegal
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTourX Essence
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,225$8,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,471

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerRegal
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in111.4 in
Length193.4 in196.3 in
Width73.7 in73.3 in
Height72.8 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,428 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.9 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 ft332.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft373.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal TourX Essence

Sights and Sounds Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

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