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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: $49,585

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,987

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,635 $53,940
Base Invoice $32,290 $51,512
LFX V6 engine 0  
Ultra Luxury Package 2,495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Premium I Group 3,860  
Driver Confidence Package 2,125  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,245  
Navigation system 495  
AWD 3,005  
All-weather floor mats 140 120
Cargo mat 80 100
Rear spoiler 385  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Ultra Luxury Package 2,196  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Premium I Group 3,706  
Driver Confidence Package 1,870  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,096  
Navigation system 436  
AWD 2,884  
All-weather floor mats 123 114
Cargo mat 70 95
Rear spoiler 339  
Options (change) 15,025 220
Options (change) 13,772 209
Destination 925 995
Total Price $49,585 $55,155
Total Invoice $46,987 $52,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $319
Model Year20152018
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$49,585$55,155
Adjustments for Features0-5,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,585$49,495
Total Invoice$46,987$52,716
Adjustments for Features0-5,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,987$47,306

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Following distance indicator$25 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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 bumper protector $40
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $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
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,940$13,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,410

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
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 Weight4,162 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

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%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Premium I Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested295083%
Total Not Requested60017%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested132572%
Total Not Requested52528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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