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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: $41,275

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,167

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420062006
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,535 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $32,194 $27,518 $29,578
LFX V6 engine 0    
Leather Group 2,075    
Navigation system 795 1,995 1,995
AWD 3,005    
Panoramic sunroof 1,195    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295    
Bose 11 speakers 670    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
LFX V6 engine 0    
Leather Group 1,992    
Navigation system 700 1,696 1,696
AWD 2,884    
Panoramic sunroof 1,052    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140    
Bose 11 speakers 590    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 9,035 10,430 8,730
Options (change) 8,358 9,004 7,559
Destination 925 645 645
Total Price $43,495 $41,275 $41,890
Total Invoice $41,477 $37,167 $37,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,722
Model Year201420062006
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$43,495$41,275$41,890
Adjustments for Features-1,66500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,830$41,275$41,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$41,477$37,167$37,782
Adjustments for Features-1,58800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,889$37,167$37,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420062006
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Satellite radio$200  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,565$7,900$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,58800

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142006
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 Weight4,162 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
235/50HR18 tires400No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested175072%
Total Not Requested67528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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