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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: $41,345

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $10,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $8,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
TrimCXLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,590 $43,100
Base Invoice $28,414 $40,191
Entertainment Package 650  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550  
Navigation system 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,350  
Rear spoiler 245  
Temporary spare tire 100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,995
Sunroof, large 1,195  
3.6L V6 1,370  
AWD 2,145  
Package 401A   4,300
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment Package 572  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484  
Navigation system 1,756  
Luxury Package 1,188  
Rear spoiler 216  
Temporary spare tire 88  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,741
Sunroof, large 1,052  
3.6L V6 1,206  
AWD 2,169  
Package 401A   3,752
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 10,895 7,890
Options (change) 9,871 6,885
Destination 860 895
Total Price $41,345 $51,885
Total Invoice $39,145 $47,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,276
Model Year20112015
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
TrimCXLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$41,345$51,885
Adjustments for Features0-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,345$48,045
Total Invoice$39,145$47,971
Adjustments for Features0-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,145$44,421

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
TrimCXLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,340$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,550

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in112.6 in
Length196.9 in197.1 in
Width73.1 in78.9 in
Height59.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 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
13.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested7514%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested197563%
Total Not Requested117537%

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