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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: $30,345

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $3,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,336

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $2,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $26,280 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $24,835 $26,262 $30,599
Luxury Package 1,290        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
255/50R20 1,325        
Remote start 385 385      
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
Driver Confidence Package     950 950  
Sunroof     900 900 900
CD changer, in-dash     695 695 150
Folding second row seats     275    
Stability control     495    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       750 750
Luxury Package 1,097        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
255/50R20 1,127        
Remote start 326 326      
Obstacle detection, rear 251        
Driver Confidence Package     788 789  
Sunroof     747 747 747
CD changer, in-dash     577 577 124
Folding second row seats     228    
Stability control     411    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       623 623
Options (change) 3,855 945 3,315 3,295 1,800
Options (change) 3,277 802 2,751 2,736 1,494
Destination 785 785 750 750 750
Total Price $33,885 $34,125 $30,345 $31,835 $34,930
Total Invoice $31,335 $31,765 $28,336 $29,748 $32,843

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $986
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionA5A5A4A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$33,885$34,125$30,345$31,835$34,930
Adjustments for Features-2,175-2,6250-625-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,710$31,500$30,345$31,210$34,105
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$0$865$3,760
Total Invoice$31,335$31,765$28,336$29,748$32,843
Adjustments for Features-2,011-2,4430-584-776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,324$29,322$28,336$29,164$32,067
Cost Above Minimum$2$0$0$828$3,731

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$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$0
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850$850
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
White-letter tires $0   
Total Value of Features$4,740$5,190$2,565$3,190$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$2,625$0$625$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,011-2,4430-584-776

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082008
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
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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