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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: $30,195

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $9,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,211

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $8,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseExplorer
TrimCXLCXSSuperLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,280 $27,790 $32,380 $37,535
Base Invoice $24,835 $26,262 $30,599 $34,952
Driver Confidence Package 950 950    
Stability control 495      
MP3-compatible player 545 545    
Folding second row seats 275      
Sunroof 900 900 900  
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
Driver Confidence Package 788 789    
Stability control 411      
MP3-compatible player 452 452    
Folding second row seats 228      
Sunroof 747 747 747  
Panoramic sunroof       1,356
Options (change) 3,165 2,395 900 1,595
Options (change) 2,626 1,988 747 1,356
Destination 750 750 750 825
Total Price $30,195 $30,935 $34,030 $39,955
Total Invoice $28,211 $29,000 $32,096 $37,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,759
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseExplorer
TrimCXLCXSSuperLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9240, 9240, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,195$30,935$34,030$39,955
Adjustments for Features0-125-325-5,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,195$30,810$33,705$34,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$3,510$0
Total Invoice$28,211$29,000$32,096$37,133
Adjustments for Features0-117-307-5,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,211$28,883$31,789$31,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$672$3,578$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseExplorer
TrimCXLCXSSuperLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Brake assist   $50
Curve control   $50
Front side airbags   $350
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Stowable third row seats   $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,550$2,675$2,875$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$325$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-117-307-5,163

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,496 lb.4,579 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 CXL

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
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%

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