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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: $43,900

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,092

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseExplorer
TrimBaseAvenirSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,570 $44,870 $40,780
Base Invoice $29,481 $43,165 $38,027
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Premium Group 5,000    
AWD 2,260 2,200  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550   1,595
All-weather floor mats 140 140 75
Rear spoiler 415 415  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Package 402A     4,130
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Premium Group 4,800    
AWD 2,295 2,112  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410   1,392
All-weather floor mats 127 127 66
Rear spoiler 378 378  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Package 402A     3,604
Options (change) 13,405 2,755 5,800
Options (change) 12,686 2,617 5,062
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $43,900 $48,550 $47,475
Total Invoice $43,092 $46,707 $43,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,309
Model Year201920192013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseExplorer
TrimBaseAvenirSport
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?, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$43,900$48,550$47,475
Adjustments for Features-425-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,475$48,125$47,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$0
Total Invoice$43,092$46,707$43,984
Adjustments for Features-417-4090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,675$46,298$43,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,623$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201920192013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseExplorer
TrimBaseAvenirSport
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
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 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,400$8,400$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-417-4090

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192013
ModelLaCrosseExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.4 in112.6 in
Length197.5 in197.1 in
Width73.5 in78.9 in
Height57.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 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
14.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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 Requested230059%
Total Not Requested162541%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested247577%
Total Not Requested72523%

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