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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: $46,850

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $360

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,158

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,535 $37,855
Base Invoice $32,194 $35,268
LFX V6 engine 0  
Driver Confidence Package 2,125  
Navigation system 795  
Premium I Group 3,745  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,745  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,195 1,595
AWD 3,005 2,000
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
LFX V6 engine 0  
Driver Confidence Package 1,870  
Navigation system 700  
Premium I Group 3,596  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,536  
All-weather floor mats 123 64
Panoramic sunroof 1,052 1,356
AWD 2,884 1,820
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Options (change) 12,750 8,170
Options (change) 11,761 7,065
Destination 925 825
Total Price $47,210 $46,850
Total Invoice $44,880 $43,158

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,168
Model Year20142012
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$47,210$46,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,210$44,195
Total Invoice$44,880$43,158
Adjustments for Features0-2,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,880$40,712

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$6,550$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,446

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
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 Weight4,162 lb.4,731 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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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300		1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested112562%
Total Not Requested70038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested287571%
Total Not Requested117529%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested252560%
Total Not Requested165040%

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