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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: $40,400

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $1,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,313

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,590 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $28,414 $27,273 $30,178
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Entertainment Package 650    
Temporary spare tire 100    
3.6L V6 1,370    
AWD 2,145 2,320 2,325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295    
Sunroof, large 1,195    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 650    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875 375
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484    
Navigation system 1,756 1,696 1,696
Entertainment Package 572    
Temporary spare tire 88    
3.6L V6 1,206    
AWD 2,169 2,111 2,117
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140    
Sunroof, large 1,052    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 572    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744 319
Options (change) 9,950 12,160 8,875
Options (change) 9,039 10,554 7,763
Destination 860 785 785
Total Price $40,400 $42,190 $42,055
Total Invoice $38,313 $38,612 $38,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $527
Model Year201120082008
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,400$42,190$42,055
Adjustments for Features-24000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,160$42,190$42,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0
Total Invoice$38,313$38,612$38,726
Adjustments for Features-22800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,085$38,612$38,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$114

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120082008
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
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 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$8,555$8,315$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-22800

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in113.7 in
Length196.9 in193.4 in
Width73.1 in73.7 in
Height59.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 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
13.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested7514%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

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