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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: $41,685

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $2,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,672

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,660 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $30,394 $29,319 $32,901
LFX V6 engine 0    
Leather Group 2,210    
Navigation system 895 2,505 1,995
Entertainment Package 600    
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75
AWD 2,165 2,320 2,320
Panoramic sunroof 1,195    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 650    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295    
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325 630
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875  
LFX V6 engine 0    
Leather Group 2,121    
Navigation system 788 2,129 1,696
Entertainment Package 528    
All-weather floor mats 123 64 64
AWD 2,079 2,112 2,112
Panoramic sunroof 1,052    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 572    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140    
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127 536
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744  
Options (change) 9,150 11,935 8,860
Options (change) 8,403 10,365 7,751
Destination 875 815 815
Total Price $41,685 $44,365 $45,225
Total Invoice $39,672 $40,499 $41,467

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,241
Model Year201320092009
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp 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$41,685$44,365$45,225
Adjustments for Features-4350-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,250$44,365$44,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10
Total Invoice$39,672$40,499$41,467
Adjustments for Features-4140-779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,258$40,499$40,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$189

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320092009
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie 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 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
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
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
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 
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  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$8,665$8,230$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$435$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-4140-779

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132009
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 Capacity15.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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
10.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.883.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested187569%
Total Not Requested82531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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