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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: $44,250

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $8,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,043

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $8,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,660 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $30,394 $43,315 $50,839
Driver Confidence Package 1,440    
Navigation system 895    
Entertainment Package 600    
Premium 1 Group 3,625    
LFX V6 engine 0    
Rear spoiler 350    
All-weather floor mats 140 120 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,195 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,995 1,995
AWD 2,175    
Package 401A   2,965  
Driver Confidence Package 1,267    
Navigation system 788    
Entertainment Package 528    
Premium 1 Group 3,480    
LFX V6 engine 0    
Rear spoiler 308    
All-weather floor mats 123 114 114
Panoramic sunroof 1,052 1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,895 1,895
AWD 2,088    
Package 401A   2,817  
Options (change) 11,715 6,675 2,115
Options (change) 10,774 6,341 2,009
Destination 875 945 945
Total Price $44,250 $52,975 $56,295
Total Invoice $42,043 $50,601 $53,793

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,499
Model Year201320172017
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,250$52,975$56,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,735-8,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,250$48,240$47,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$42,043$50,601$53,793
Adjustments for Features0-4,523-8,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,043$46,078$45,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$536$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320172017
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$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
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,175$10,910$14,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,735$8,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,523-8,251

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132017
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in112.6 in
Length196.9 in198.3 in
Width73.1 in78.9 in
Height59.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.881.7 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested292582%
Total Not Requested65018%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested109049%

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