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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: $31,585

Buick Verano   
Difference: $9,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,248

Buick Verano   
Difference: $7,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerVerano
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $23,480
Base Invoice $35,268 $22,541
Navigation system 795 495
All-weather floor mats 75 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium Group   5,190
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo net   60
Sunroof   900
Navigation system 676 450
All-weather floor mats 64 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Premium Group   4,972
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Cargo net   55
Sunroof   819
Options (change) 2,465 7,180
Options (change) 2,096 6,782
Destination 825 925
Total Price $41,145 $31,585
Total Invoice $38,189 $30,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,082
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerVerano
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$41,145$31,585
Adjustments for Features-3,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,065$31,585
Total Invoice$38,189$30,248
Adjustments for Features-2,8590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,330$30,248

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerVerano
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,955$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerVerano
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in105.7 in
Length197.1 in183.9 in
Width78.9 in71.5 in
Height70.4 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.7 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Metal pedals75No
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested380080%
Total Not Requested92520%

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