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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: $35,695

Buick Regal   
Difference: $4,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,135

Buick Regal   
Difference: $2,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerRegalRegal
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $28,990 $34,065
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $27,830 $32,702
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 495  
Audiophile Package 510      
255/50R20 1,325 630    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 140 140
Remote start 385 385 325  
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
AWD 2,320 2,325 2,425 2,425
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395 395
Sunroof     1,000 1,000
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,000  
255/35ZR20       700
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 450  
Audiophile Package 433      
255/50R20 1,127 536    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 127 127
Remote start 326 326 296  
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
AWD 2,111 2,117 2,328 2,328
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359 359
Sunroof     910 910
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     910  
255/35ZR20       637
Options (change) 10,045 7,260 5,780 4,660
Options (change) 8,756 6,390 5,380 4,361
Destination 785 785 925 925
Total Price $40,075 $40,440 $35,695 $39,650
Total Invoice $36,814 $37,353 $34,135 $37,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,105
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerRegalRegal
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18255/35-20
Total Price$40,075$40,440$35,695$39,650
Adjustments for Features-625-6250-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,450$39,815$35,695$36,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0$1,205
Total Invoice$36,814$37,353$34,135$37,988
Adjustments for Features-574-5770-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,240$36,776$34,135$35,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$536$0$1,218

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerRegalRegal
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Performance meter   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,490$6,490$5,865$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$625$0$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-574-5770-2,635

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerRegal
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.8 in
Length193.4 in190.2 in
Width73.7 in73.1 in
Height72.8 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.3 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

255/35ZR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35ZR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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