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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: $38,905

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $5,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,873

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $3,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $29,645
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $28,459
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,995
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Third-row seat 875    
AWD 2,320 2,320 2,175
Comfort and Convenience Package #2     550
Entertainment Package     650
Sunroof, large     1,195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,295
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     650
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,756
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 327 327  
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Third-row seat 744    
AWD 2,112 2,112 2,088
Comfort and Convenience Package #2     484
Entertainment Package     572
Sunroof, large     1,052
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,140
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     572
Options (change) 11,860 8,785 8,510
Options (change) 10,301 7,687 7,664
Destination 815 815 750
Total Price $44,290 $45,150 $38,905
Total Invoice $40,435 $41,403 $36,873

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,846
Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$44,290$45,150$38,905
Adjustments for Features0-850-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,290$44,300$38,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0
Total Invoice$40,435$41,403$36,873
Adjustments for Features0-779-284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,435$40,624$36,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$189$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXL
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$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 rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
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
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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  
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$8,215$9,065$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-779-284

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092010
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.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.5 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 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested71078%
Total Not Requested20022%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6900
215 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested50%
Total Not Requested1200100%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested7514%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%

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