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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: $42,945

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $9,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,895

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $7,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,660 $43,100
Base Invoice $30,394 $40,191
Entertainment Package 600  
Navigation system 895  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Premium 1 Group 3,625  
Rear spoiler 350  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Cargo tray 135 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,195 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,995
AWD 2,175  
Package 401A   4,300
Entertainment Package 528  
Navigation system 788  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Premium 1 Group 3,480  
Rear spoiler 308  
All-weather floor mats 123 66
Cargo tray 119 87
Panoramic sunroof 1,052 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,741
AWD 2,088  
Package 401A   3,752
Options (change) 10,410 8,065
Options (change) 9,626 7,038
Destination 875 895
Total Price $42,945 $52,060
Total Invoice $40,895 $48,124

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,804
Model Year20132015
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine303hp 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$42,945$52,060
Adjustments for Features0-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,945$48,355
Total Invoice$40,895$48,124
Adjustments for Features0-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,895$44,699

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132015
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
TrimBaseSport
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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,875$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,425

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132015
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 Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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
10.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.880.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested285080%
Total Not Requested72520%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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