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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: $37,240

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,223

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,065 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $34,622 $29,319 $32,901
Essence Group 2,600    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Driver Confidence Package 1 445    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Remote start   385 385
Sunroof   850 850
Essence Group 2,496    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Driver Confidence Package 1 405    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
All-weather floor mats 127 64 64
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Remote start   327 327
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 6,275 4,810 3,305
Options (change) 5,839 4,089 2,810
Destination 925 815 815
Total Price $43,265 $37,240 $39,670
Total Invoice $41,386 $34,223 $36,526

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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: $3,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,422
Model Year201720092009
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$43,265$37,240$39,670
Adjustments for Features-2,8650-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,400$37,240$37,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$41,386$34,223$36,526
Adjustments for Features-2,7410-1,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,645$34,223$34,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$692

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720092009
ModelLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,720$4,855$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,865$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7410-1,611

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172009
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.4 in113.7 in
Length197.5 in193.4 in
Width73.5 in73.7 in
Height57.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 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
15.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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