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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: $39,890

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $10,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,170 $45,255 $52,730
Driver Confidence Package 1,440    
Premium 1 Group 3,280    
Entertainment Package 600    
Navigation system 895    
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0    
All-weather floor mats 140 120 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,195 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,995 1,995
10-speed shiftable automatic   0  
Driver Confidence Package 1,267    
Premium 1 Group 3,149    
Entertainment Package 528    
Navigation system 788    
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0    
All-weather floor mats 123 114 114
Panoramic sunroof 1,052 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,895 1,895
10-speed shiftable automatic   0  
Options (change) 8,845 3,810 2,115
Options (change) 8,047 3,619 2,009
Destination 875 1,245 1,245
Total Price $39,890 $50,310 $56,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,230
Model Year201220212021
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4 H300hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG27/29 MPG27/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$39,890$50,310$56,090
Adjustments for Features0-4,880-10,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,890$45,430$45,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220212021
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,780$9,660$15,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,880$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-472-599

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122021
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in119.1 in
Length196.9 in198.8 in
Width73.1 in78.9 in
Height59.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,835 lb.4,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.847.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.887.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested282599%
Total Not Requested251%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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