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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: $38,460

Buick Regal GS   
Difference: $4,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,750

Buick Regal GS   
Difference: $3,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerRegal
TrimLimitedGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $34,980
Base Invoice $35,268 $33,581
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Package 301A 2,250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Navigation system   895
255/35ZR20   700
Sunroof   1,000
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Package 301A 1,913  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Navigation system   788
255/35ZR20   616
Sunroof   880
Options (change) 4,440 2,595
Options (change) 3,775 2,284
Destination 825 885
Total Price $43,120 $38,460
Total Invoice $39,868 $36,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal GS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerRegal
TrimLimitedGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6270hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12336, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/35-20
Total Price$43,120$38,460
Adjustments for Features-3,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,890$38,460
Total Invoice$39,868$36,750
Adjustments for Features-2,9860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,882$36,750

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerRegal
TrimLimitedGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,030$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerRegal
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.8 in
Length197.1 in190.2 in
Width78.9 in73.1 in
Height70.4 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.3 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft311.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft311.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested82543%
Total Not Requested110057%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/35ZR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35ZR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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