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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: $8,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,493

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $9,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimCXSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,330 $33,775 $41,675
Base Invoice $25,827 $32,255 $39,800
Driver Confidence Package 1,150    
Sunroof 900    
Remote start 190    
Heated front seats 295    
Polished alloy wheels 650 1,195 595
Satellite radio 325    
Stability control 495    
MP3-compatible player 545    
Rear spoiler 275    
Package 202A   3,880  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
3.5L V6     0
Driver Confidence Package 955    
Sunroof 747    
Remote start 158    
Heated front seats 245    
Polished alloy wheels 540 1,135 565
Satellite radio 270    
Stability control 411    
MP3-compatible player 452    
Rear spoiler 228    
Package 202A   3,686  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 4,825 6,670 2,190
Options (change) 4,006 6,336 2,080
Destination 660 945 945
Total Price $32,815 $41,390 $44,810
Total Invoice $30,493 $39,536 $42,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,130
Model Year200620172017
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimCXSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,815$41,390$44,810
Adjustments for Features0-6,190-9,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,815$35,200$35,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$540
Total Invoice$30,493$39,536$42,825
Adjustments for Features0-5,913-8,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,493$33,623$34,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$534

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620172017
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
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
Wide-view front camera  $150
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,965$9,155$12,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,190$9,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,913-8,668

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062017
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in112.6 in
Length198.1 in198.3 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height57.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.081.7 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

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172551%
Total Not Requested165049%

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