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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: $37,925

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,114

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072013
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $31,660
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $30,394
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
235/65R18 695    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Remote start 385 385  
Satellite radio 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 140
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 895
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
LFX V6 engine     0
Leather Group     2,210
Entertainment Package     600
AWD     2,165
Panoramic sunroof     1,195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,295
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     650
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
235/65R18 591    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 326 326  
Satellite radio 166 166  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 123
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 788
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
LFX V6 engine     0
Leather Group     2,121
Entertainment Package     528
AWD     2,079
Panoramic sunroof     1,052
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,140
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     572
Options (change) 8,820 6,420 9,150
Options (change) 7,589 5,549 8,403
Destination 735 735 875
Total Price $37,925 $38,270 $41,685
Total Invoice $35,114 $35,645 $39,672

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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: $1,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,141
Model Year200720072013
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8303hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,925$38,270$41,685
Adjustments for Features00-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,925$38,270$39,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0
Total Invoice$35,114$35,645$39,672
Adjustments for Features00-2,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,114$35,645$37,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$531$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200720072013
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
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 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
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 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
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 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,150$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,417

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20072013
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.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.2 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 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft310.8 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height 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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested187569%
Total Not Requested82531%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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