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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: $49,745

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,522

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseExplorer
TrimBaseAvenirPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $53,940
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $51,512
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690  
Premium Group 5,000    
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
AWD 2,260 2,200  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 120
Cargo mat 60 60 100
Rear spoiler 415 415  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538  
Premium Group 4,800    
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
AWD 2,295 2,112  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
All-weather floor mats 127 127 114
Cargo mat 55 55 95
Rear spoiler 378 378  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Options (change) 15,155 4,505 220
Options (change) 14,279 4,210 209
Destination 925 925 995
Total Price $49,745 $50,300 $55,155
Total Invoice $47,522 $48,210 $52,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,271
Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseExplorer
TrimBaseAvenirPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$49,745$50,300$55,155
Adjustments for Features00-4,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,745$50,300$51,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0
Total Invoice$47,522$48,210$52,716
Adjustments for Features00-3,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,522$48,210$48,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$688$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseExplorer
TrimBaseAvenirPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$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
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,415$8,415$12,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,923

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.4 in112.6 in
Length197.5 in198.3 in
Width73.5 in78.9 in
Height57.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 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
14.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65036%
Total Not Requested115064%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested332585%
Total Not Requested60015%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65036%
Total Not Requested115064%

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