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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: $34,030

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $10,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,096

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $9,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
TrimSuperSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,380 $41,675
Base Invoice $30,599 $38,862
Sunroof 900  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Sunroof 747  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 900 1,595
Options (change) 747 1,392
Destination 750 895
Total Price $34,030 $44,165
Total Invoice $32,096 $41,149

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse Super
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,946
Model Year20082014
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
TrimSuperSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$34,030$44,165
Adjustments for Features0-6,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,030$37,610
Total Invoice$32,096$41,149
Adjustments for Features0-6,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,096$35,042

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082014
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
TrimSuperSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,450$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,107

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082014
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 Weight3,770 lb.4,921 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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