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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: $32,325

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $9,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,057

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $10,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimCXSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,040 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $25,553 $32,489 $40,196
Driver Confidence Package 1,150    
Stability control 495    
Rear spoiler 275    
Polished alloy wheels 750 1,295 595
Heated front seats 295    
MP3-compatible player 545    
Remote start 190    
Sunroof 900    
Package 202A   4,100  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
3.5L V6     0
Driver Confidence Package 955    
Stability control 411    
Rear spoiler 228    
Polished alloy wheels 623 1,230 565
Heated front seats 245    
MP3-compatible player 452    
Remote start 158    
Sunroof 747    
Package 202A   3,895  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 4,600 7,090 2,290
Options (change) 3,819 6,735 2,175
Destination 685 995 995
Total Price $32,325 $42,105 $45,375
Total Invoice $30,057 $40,219 $43,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,607
Model Year200720182018
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?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,325$42,105$45,375
Adjustments for Features0-5,815-8,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,325$36,290$36,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$280
Total Invoice$30,057$40,219$43,366
Adjustments for Features0-5,555-8,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,057$34,664$34,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$287

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720182018
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
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
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
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
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
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
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  
Total Value of Features$3,165$8,980$11,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,815$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,555-8,415

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072018
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
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested185052%
Total Not Requested170048%

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