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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: $4,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,748

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $3,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimCXSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,790 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $26,262 $27,518 $29,578
Driver Confidence Package 950    
Sunroof 900 850 850
CD changer, in-dash 695    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 750    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Driver Confidence Package 789    
Sunroof 747 723 723
CD changer, in-dash 577    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 623    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Options (change) 3,295 5,510 3,215
Options (change) 2,736 4,733 2,782
Destination 750 645 645
Total Price $31,835 $36,355 $36,375
Total Invoice $29,748 $32,896 $33,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,623
Model Year200820062006
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimCXSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$31,835$36,355$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,685-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,835$34,670$34,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$29,748$32,896$33,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-1,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,748$31,371$31,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$105

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820062006
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
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,915$3,600$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,685$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,525-1,529

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
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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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125072%
Total Not Requested47528%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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