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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: $33,885

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,335

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $33,805
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $31,946
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
255/50R20 1,325    
Remote start 385 385  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Bluetooth cell phone link     50
CD changer, in-dash     195
Sunroof     900
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     750
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
255/50R20 1,127    
Remote start 326 326  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Bluetooth cell phone link     42
CD changer, in-dash     162
Sunroof     747
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     623
Options (change) 3,855 945 1,895
Options (change) 3,277 802 1,574
Destination 785 785 750
Total Price $33,885 $34,125 $36,450
Total Invoice $31,335 $31,765 $34,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,091
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionA5A5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18235/50-18
Total Price$33,885$34,125$36,450
Adjustments for Features-1,250-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,635$32,425$36,450
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$0
Total Invoice$31,335$31,765$34,270
Adjustments for Features-1,156-1,5820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,179$30,183$34,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$4$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200820082009
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $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
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $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 
CD changer, in-dash $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
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$4,515$4,965$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,156-1,5820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082009
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%

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