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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: $42,385

Buick Regal GS   
Difference: $4,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,401

Buick Regal GS   
Difference: $4,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRegal
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $37,385
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $35,890
Safe and Smart Package 1,295      
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 140
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Package 401A   3,875    
Driver Confidence Package       1,040
Sunroof       1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,195
255/35ZR20       700
Safe and Smart Package 1,230      
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 123
Polished alloy wheels 565      
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Package 401A   3,681    
Driver Confidence Package       915
Sunroof       880
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,052
255/35ZR20       616
Options (change) 3,705 5,690 120 4,075
Options (change) 3,519 5,405 114 3,586
Destination 995 995 995 925
Total Price $46,790 $52,635 $55,055 $42,385
Total Invoice $44,710 $50,283 $52,621 $40,401

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal GS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $109
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRegal
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/35-20
Total Price$46,790$52,635$55,055$42,385
Adjustments for Features-4,395-7,385-9,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,395$45,250$45,195$42,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,855$2,800$0
Total Invoice$44,710$50,283$52,621$40,401
Adjustments for Features-4,200-7,055-9,4240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,510$43,228$43,197$40,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,718$2,687$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRegal
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Following distance indicator   $25
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Rear side airbags   $300
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
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$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,935$13,925$16,400$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,395$7,385$9,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,200-7,055-9,4240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerRegal
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.8 in
Length198.3 in190.2 in
Width78.9 in73.1 in
Height70.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,693 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested170047%
Total Not Requested194053%

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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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