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Buick Rainier vs Ford Explorer

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2007 Buick Rainier

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2027 Ford Explorer

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Overview

SpecBuick RainierCXLFord ExplorerActive 100A
Selected trimCXLActive 100A
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission4-speed automatic10-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20072027

Pricing & market

SpecBuick RainierCXLFord ExplorerActive 100A
MSRP$31,550 (best)$38,465
Lowest listing price—$9,999 (best)
Median listing price—$44,945 (best)
Highest listing price—$64,810 (best)
For sale now0635 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecBuick RainierCXLFord ExplorerActive 100A
Combined MPG16 MPG24 MPG (best)
City MPG14 MPG20 MPG (best)
Highway MPG20 MPG29 MPG (best)
Fuel tank22 gal (best)17.9 gal

Performance

SpecBuick RainierCXLFord ExplorerActive 100A
Horsepower291 hp300 hp (best)
Torque277 lb-ft310 lb-ft (best)
Engine size4.2 L (best)2.3 L
CylindersI6I4

Size & capability

SpecBuick RainierCXLFord ExplorerActive 100A
Seating5 seats6 seats (best)
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume80.1 cu ft85.8 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity6,700 lbs (best)5,300 lbs
Payload1,133 lbs (best)—
Curb weight4,417 lbs (best)—
Ground clearance8 in (best)7.9 in
Wheelbase113 in119.1 in (best)
Length193.4 in198.8 in (best)
Width75.4 in78.9 in (best)
Height74.5 in (best)69.9 in

Safety & recalls

SpecBuick RainierCXLFord ExplorerActive 100A
Frontal crash (driver)3 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)51 (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimBuick RainierFord Explorer
1

CXL

$31,550 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Active 100A

$38,465 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

CXL

$33,570 MSRP

Active 100A

$40,465 MSRP

3—

Active 200A

$40,400 MSRP

4—

Active 200A

$42,400 MSRP

5—

ST-Line

$44,200 MSRP

6—

ST-Line

$46,200 MSRP

7—

Tremor

$49,200 MSRP

8—

Tremor

$56,460 MSRP

9—

Platinum

$50,660 MSRP

10—

Platinum

$52,660 MSRP

11—

ST

$53,660 MSRP

12—

ST

$55,660 MSRP

Live inventory

Buick Rainier vs Ford Explorer FAQ

Which is better: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2027 Ford Explorer?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2007 Buick Rainier vs 2027 Ford Explorer on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2027 Ford Explorer?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2007 Buick Rainier starts lower at $31,550. Live Ford Explorer listings start at $9,999.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2027 Ford Explorer?
The 2007 Buick Rainier leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (31,550).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2027 Ford Explorer?
The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
Which has better horsepower: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2027 Ford Explorer?
The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on horsepower in this comparison (400).
Which has better seats: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2027 Ford Explorer?
The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on seats in this comparison (7).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2027 Ford Explorer?
The 2007 Buick Rainier leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (6,700).