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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: $36,450

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $1,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,270

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimSuperEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,805 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $31,946 $31,044 $33,774
Bluetooth cell phone link 50    
Sunroof 900    
CD changer, in-dash 195    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 750    
Convenience Package   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Bluetooth cell phone link 42    
Sunroof 747    
CD changer, in-dash 162    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 623    
Convenience Package   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Options (change) 1,895 3,690 1,695
Options (change) 1,574 3,215 1,519
Destination 750 815 815
Total Price $36,450 $37,785 $38,790
Total Invoice $34,270 $35,074 $36,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,471
Model Year200920102010
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimSuperEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$36,450$37,785$38,790
Adjustments for Features0-2,430-3,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,450$35,355$35,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$120$0
Total Invoice$34,270$35,074$36,108
Adjustments for Features0-2,256-3,309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,270$32,818$32,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$19$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920102010
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimSuperEddie 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 
911 assist $25$25
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,890$5,320$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,430$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,256-3,309

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested230083%
Total Not Requested47517%
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

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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