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Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rendezvous Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rendezvous Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,792

Buick Rendezvous CXL   
Difference: $8,893

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,718

Buick Rendezvous CXL   
Difference: $10,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRendezvous
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $28,280
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $26,022
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 201A 2,330        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395 395      
Cold Weather Package 650        
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130 30
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100 70
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 140 175
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
CXL Luxury Package         1,345
Heated front seats         525
Class II trailer hitch         337
Trailer Tow Package         395
Satellite radio         325
Navigation system         1,600
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 201A 2,213        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375 375      
Cold Weather Package 619        
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124 25
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95 58
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 133 145
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565      
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
CXL Luxury Package         1,116
Heated front seats         436
Class II trailer hitch         280
Trailer Tow Package         328
Satellite radio         270
Navigation system         1,328
Options (change) 7,670 3,055 2,065 370 4,802
Options (change) 7,287 2,902 1,962 352 3,986
Destination 995 995 995 995 710
Total Price $42,685 $46,140 $49,010 $55,305 $33,792
Total Invoice $40,771 $44,093 $46,840 $52,859 $30,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rendezvous

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rendezvous CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,948
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,285
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRendezvous
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6195hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$42,685$46,140$49,010$55,305$33,792
Adjustments for Features-3,945-6,960-8,285-13,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,740$39,180$40,725$41,705$33,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$1,985$2,965$0
Total Invoice$40,771$44,093$46,840$52,859$30,718
Adjustments for Features-3,768-6,651-7,918-12,9990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,003$37,442$38,922$39,860$30,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$439$1,919$2,857$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rendezvous

Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRendezvous
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Air compressor    $35
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  $200
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding third row seats    $600
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200$200
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Removable second row seats    $0
Removable third row seats    $0
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,105$13,120$14,445$19,760$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,945$6,960$8,285$13,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,768-6,651-7,918-12,9990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Rendezvous

Model Year20182006
ModelExplorerRendezvous
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length198.3 in186.5 in
Width78.9 in73.6 in
Height70.0 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in61.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in48.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft354.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested45020%
Total Not Requested175080%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Buick Rendezvous CXL

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
CXL Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Air compressor35No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested12535%
Total Not Requested23565%

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