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Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,815

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $5,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,493

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $4,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimCXSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,330 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $25,827 $29,479 $34,952
Driver Confidence Package 1,150    
Stability control 495    
Rear spoiler 275    
MP3-compatible player 545    
Satellite radio 325    
Heated front seats 295    
Polished alloy wheels 650    
Remote start 190    
Sunroof 900    
Package 202A   3,075  
255/50HR20   1,195  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Driver Confidence Package 955    
Stability control 411    
Rear spoiler 228    
MP3-compatible player 452    
Satellite radio 270    
Heated front seats 245    
Polished alloy wheels 540    
Remote start 158    
Sunroof 747    
Package 202A   2,614  
255/50HR20   1,016  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 4,825 5,865 1,595
Options (change) 4,006 4,986 1,356
Destination 660 825 825
Total Price $32,815 $38,210 $39,955
Total Invoice $30,493 $35,290 $37,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,204
Model Year200620112011
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimCXSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,815$38,210$39,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,890-5,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,815$34,320$34,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$430
Total Invoice$30,493$35,290$37,133
Adjustments for Features0-3,593-4,837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,493$31,697$32,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$599

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620112011
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimCXSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
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
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,165$7,055$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,890$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,593-4,837

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in112.6 in
Length198.1 in197.1 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height57.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested200062%
Total Not Requested122538%

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