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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: $28,545

Buick Verano   
Difference: $12,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Buick Verano   
Difference: $11,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelExplorerExplorerVerano
TrimLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $22,585
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $21,681
Navigation system 795 795 795
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Leather Group     3,380
Sunroof     900
Navigation system 694 694 700
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Leather Group     3,245
Sunroof     792
Options (change) 2,390 2,390 5,075
Options (change) 2,086 2,086 4,737
Destination 895 895 885
Total Price $41,485 $46,385 $28,545
Total Invoice $38,603 $43,172 $27,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,327
Model Year201520152012
ModelExplorerExplorerVerano
TrimLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$41,485$46,385$28,545
Adjustments for Features-4,270-5,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,215$40,940$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$0
Total Invoice$38,603$43,172$27,303
Adjustments for Features-3,973-5,0680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,630$38,104$27,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,474$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Verano

Model Year201520152012
ModelExplorerExplorerVerano
TrimLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250 $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,445$9,620$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,270$5,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,973-5,0680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20152012
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,301 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 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.9 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 Legroom33.2 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 audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested227583%
Total Not Requested45017%

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