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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: $38,905

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $740

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,693

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,645
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $28,459
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
235/65R18 595    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2     550
AWD     2,175
Entertainment Package     650
Sunroof, large     1,195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,295
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     650
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
235/65R18 506    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,756
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2     484
AWD     2,088
Entertainment Package     572
Sunroof, large     1,052
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,140
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     572
Options (change) 8,800 6,505 8,510
Options (change) 7,530 5,579 7,664
Destination 645 645 750
Total Price $39,645 $39,665 $38,905
Total Invoice $35,693 $35,802 $36,873

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,407
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17235/50-18
Total Price$39,645$39,665$38,905
Adjustments for Features00-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$39,665$36,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$35,693$35,802$36,873
Adjustments for Features00-2,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,693$35,802$34,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
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 
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,225$5,225$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,587

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062010
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.7 in
Length193.4 in196.9 in
Width73.7 in73.1 in
Height72.8 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in40.5 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 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6900
215 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60066%
Total Not Requested31534%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1205100%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested7514%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

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