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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: $35,120

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,384

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920082008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseAvenirEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,570 $44,870 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $29,481 $43,165 $27,273 $30,178
Essence Group 2,700      
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145      
Driver Confidence Package 1 445      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395      
All-weather floor mats 140 140 55 55
Panoramic sunroof 1,550      
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Essence Group 2,592      
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042      
Driver Confidence Package 1 405      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359      
All-weather floor mats 127 127 47 47
Panoramic sunroof 1,410      
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Options (change) 6,375 140 5,090 2,995
Options (change) 5,935 127 4,326 2,545
Destination 925 925 785 785
Total Price $36,870 $45,935 $35,120 $36,175
Total Invoice $36,341 $44,217 $32,384 $33,508

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,488
Model Year2019201920082008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseAvenirEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T9A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$36,870$45,935$35,120$36,175
Adjustments for Features-2,505-4,9050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,365$41,030$35,120$35,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,665$0$805
Total Invoice$36,341$44,217$32,384$33,508
Adjustments for Features-2,469-4,7220-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,872$39,495$32,384$33,276
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,623$0$892

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2019201920082008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseAvenirEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Following distance indicator $25  
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire $150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,370$9,770$4,865$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,505$4,905$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,469-4,7220-232

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192008
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 Weight3,491 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
14.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.383.7 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 information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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