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Ford Explorer vs. Buick Verano Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Buick Verano Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,160

Buick Verano   
Difference: $5,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,936

Buick Verano   
Difference: $4,448

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerVerano
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $23,380
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $22,445
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Remote start 385 385  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 140
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Leather Group     3,670
Experience Buick Package     1,045
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Remote start 326 326  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 123
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Leather Group     3,523
Experience Buick Package     920
Options (change) 5,090 2,995 4,855
Options (change) 4,326 2,545 4,566
Destination 785 785 925
Total Price $35,120 $36,175 $29,160
Total Invoice $32,384 $33,508 $27,936

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,697
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerVerano
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,120$36,175$29,160
Adjustments for Features0-250-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,120$35,925$28,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0
Total Invoice$32,384$33,508$27,936
Adjustments for Features0-232-249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,384$33,276$27,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Verano

Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerVerano
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,615$4,865$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-249

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20082015
ModelExplorerVerano
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in105.7 in
Length193.4 in183.9 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height72.8 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
Forward collision warning200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200049%
Total Not Requested205051%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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