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Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,155

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,828

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $33,805
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $31,946
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
235/65R18 595    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Sunroof 850 850 900
CD changer, in-dash     195
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     750
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
235/65R18 506    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Sunroof 723 723 747
CD changer, in-dash     162
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     623
Options (change) 4,310 2,015 1,845
Options (change) 3,665 1,714 1,532
Destination 645 645 750
Total Price $35,155 $35,175 $36,400
Total Invoice $31,828 $31,937 $34,228

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,654
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionA5A5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17235/50-18
Total Price$35,155$35,175$36,400
Adjustments for Features-1,385-1,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,770$33,790$36,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$31,828$31,937$34,228
Adjustments for Features-1,254-1,2580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,574$30,679$34,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,500$3,500$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$1,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,254-1,2580

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.5 in
Length193.4 in198.1 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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