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Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,215

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,810

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,970 $33,810
Base Invoice $50,587 $32,458
Cargo tray 100 140
All-weather floor mats 75 140
LFX V6 engine   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,245
Premium I Group   3,860
Driver Confidence Package   2,125
Ultra Luxury Package   2,495
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Navigation system   495
AWD   3,005
Rear spoiler   385
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo tray 95 127
All-weather floor mats 71 127
LFX V6 engine   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,133
Premium I Group   3,706
Driver Confidence Package   1,934
Ultra Luxury Package   2,270
Panoramic sunroof   1,087
Navigation system   450
AWD   2,884
Rear spoiler   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 175 15,480
Options (change) 166 14,427
Destination 945 925
Total Price $54,090 $50,215
Total Invoice $51,698 $47,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,077
Model Year20162016
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-19
Total Price$54,090$50,215
Adjustments for Features-5,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,895$50,215
Total Invoice$51,698$47,810
Adjustments for Features-4,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,733$47,810

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162016
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,370$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9650

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162016
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.7 in
Length198.3 in196.9 in
Width78.9 in73.1 in
Height70.0 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in40.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Temporary spare tire150Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium I Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested295083%
Total Not Requested60017%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested132572%
Total Not Requested52528%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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