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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: $40,075

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,814

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $33,810
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $32,458
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 495
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 140
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
AWD 2,320 2,325 3,005
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Leather Group     2,090
LFX V6 engine     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Panoramic sunroof     1,195
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 450
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 326 326  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 127
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
AWD 2,111 2,117 2,884
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Leather Group     2,006
LFX V6 engine     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Panoramic sunroof     1,087
Options (change) 10,045 7,260 7,320
Options (change) 8,756 6,390 6,913
Destination 785 785 925
Total Price $40,075 $40,440 $42,055
Total Invoice $36,814 $37,353 $40,296

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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: $955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,500
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8304hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/45-19
Total Price$40,075$40,440$42,055
Adjustments for Features00-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,075$40,440$41,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$36,814$37,353$40,296
Adjustments for Features00-982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,814$37,353$39,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200820082016
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Active grille shutters  $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,740$6,740$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments00-982

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082016
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.4,162 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested175079%
Total Not Requested47521%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Temporary spare tire150No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%

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