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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: $41,585

Buick Regal   
Difference: $5,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,581

Buick Regal   
Difference: $4,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelExplorerRegalRegal
TrimLimitedBaseGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $29,690 $36,905
Base Invoice $35,268 $28,502 $35,429
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
AWD 2,000 2,175 2,365
Polished alloy wheels 595    
All-weather floor mats 75 140 140
Driver Confidence Package   890 890
Sunroof   1,000 1,000
Premium II Package   4,070  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,695 1,695
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,000  
255/35ZR20     700
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
AWD 1,820 2,088 2,270
Polished alloy wheels 506    
All-weather floor mats 64 123 123
Driver Confidence Package   783 783
Sunroof   880 880
Premium II Package   3,908  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,492 1,492
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   880  
255/35ZR20     616
Options (change) 8,765 10,970 6,790
Options (change) 7,571 10,154 6,164
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $47,445 $41,585 $44,620
Total Invoice $43,664 $39,581 $42,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $374
Model Year201220142014
ModelExplorerRegalRegal
TrimLimitedBaseGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18255/35-20
Total Price$47,445$41,585$44,620
Adjustments for Features-4,0300-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,415$41,585$43,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,285
Total Invoice$43,664$39,581$42,518
Adjustments for Features-3,7090-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,955$39,581$41,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,222

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal

Model Year201220142014
ModelExplorerRegalRegal
TrimLimitedBaseGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Following distance indicator $25$25
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 $250
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,780$7,750$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,030$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7090-715

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,731 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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 Requested227554%
Total Not Requested190046%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested232572%
Total Not Requested90028%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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