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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: $31,835

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $3,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,748

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $2,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimCXSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,790 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $26,262 $27,273 $30,178
Driver Confidence Package 950    
Sunroof 900    
CD changer, in-dash 695    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 750    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
255/50R20   1,325  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Driver Confidence Package 789    
Sunroof 747    
CD changer, in-dash 577    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 623    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
255/50R20   1,127  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Options (change) 3,295 5,165 2,255
Options (change) 2,736 4,469 1,994
Destination 750 785 785
Total Price $31,835 $35,195 $35,435
Total Invoice $29,748 $32,527 $32,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,254
Model Year200820082008
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimCXSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 980, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$31,835$35,195$35,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,835$33,545$33,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0
Total Invoice$29,748$32,527$32,957
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-1,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,748$31,002$31,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082008
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimCXSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,065$4,715$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,525-1,953

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in113.7 in
Length198.1 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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