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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: $41,685

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $425

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,659

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $31,660
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $30,394
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 895
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 140
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Third-row seat 875 375  
AWD 2,320 2,325 2,165
LFX V6 engine     0
Leather Group     2,210
Entertainment Package     600
Panoramic sunroof     1,195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,295
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     650
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 788
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 326 326  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 123
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Third-row seat 744 319  
AWD 2,111 2,117 2,079
LFX V6 engine     0
Leather Group     2,121
Entertainment Package     528
Panoramic sunroof     1,052
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,140
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     572
Options (change) 12,215 8,930 9,150
Options (change) 10,601 7,810 8,403
Destination 785 785 875
Total Price $42,245 $42,110 $41,685
Total Invoice $38,659 $38,773 $39,672

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $656
Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8303hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$42,245$42,110$41,685
Adjustments for Features00-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,245$42,110$41,310
Cost Above Minimum$135$0$0
Total Invoice$38,659$38,773$39,672
Adjustments for Features00-357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,659$38,773$39,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$8,315$8,315$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments00-357

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082013
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 Weight4,706 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
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

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 audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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