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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: $42,085

Buick Regal TourX Essence   
Difference: $10,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,130

Buick Regal TourX Essence   
Difference: $10,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerRegal
TrimSportPlatinumTourX Essence
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $35,020
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $33,619
Package 401A 3,875    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,695   1,200
Cargo cover 130 130  
Driver Confidence Package #1     1,725
Sights and Sounds Package     1,095
Driver Confidence Package #2     1,190
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Package 401A 3,681    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,610   1,092
Cargo cover 124 124  
Driver Confidence Package #1     1,570
Sights and Sounds Package     996
Driver Confidence Package #2     1,083
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 5,820 250 6,140
Options (change) 5,529 238 5,586
Destination 995 995 925
Total Price $52,765 $55,185 $42,085
Total Invoice $50,407 $52,745 $40,130

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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: $7,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,521
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerRegal
TrimSportPlatinumTourX Essence
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6365hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$52,765$55,185$42,085
Adjustments for Features-2,855-5,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,910$49,855$42,085
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$50,407$52,745$40,130
Adjustments for Features-2,727-5,0940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,680$47,651$40,130
Cost Above Minimum$29$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerRegal
TrimSportPlatinumTourX Essence
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Following distance indicator  $25
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags  $300
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Cornering lights  $50
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
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$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,370$13,845$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$5,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,727-5,0940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerRegal
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in111.4 in
Length198.3 in196.3 in
Width78.9 in73.3 in
Height70.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,428 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.9 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft332.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft373.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested187552%
Total Not Requested176548%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal TourX Essence

Driver Confidence Package #1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Cargo organizer100No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested100042%
Total Not Requested137558%
Sights and Sounds Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Driver Confidence Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested117566%

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