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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: $30,995

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $5,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,876

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $5,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $26,280 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $24,835 $26,262 $30,599
Convenience Package 1,995        
Remote start 385 385      
Driver Confidence Package     950 950  
Sunroof     900 900 900
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     650    
CD changer, in-dash     695 695 150
Folding second row seats     275    
Stability control     495    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       750 750
Convenience Package 1,696        
Remote start 327 327      
Driver Confidence Package     788 789  
Sunroof     747 747 747
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     540    
CD changer, in-dash     577 577 124
Folding second row seats     228    
Stability control     411    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       623 623
Options (change) 2,380 385 3,965 3,295 1,800
Options (change) 2,023 327 3,291 2,736 1,494
Destination 815 815 750 750 750
Total Price $36,475 $37,480 $30,995 $31,835 $34,930
Total Invoice $33,882 $34,916 $28,876 $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: $2,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,193
Model Year20102010200820082008
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)190, 7190, 7240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$36,475$37,480$30,995$31,835$34,930
Adjustments for Features-3,005-4,1300-375-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,470$33,350$30,995$31,460$34,355
Cost Above Minimum$120$0$0$465$3,360
Total Invoice$33,882$34,916$28,876$29,748$32,843
Adjustments for Features-2,791-3,8470-350-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,091$31,069$28,876$29,398$32,302
Cost Above Minimum$22$0$0$522$3,426

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102010200820082008
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 
911 assist$25$25   
Front side airbags$350$350   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
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 audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$5,445$6,570$2,440$2,815$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$4,130$0$375$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,791-3,8470-350-541

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102008
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested230083%
Total Not Requested47517%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/55R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
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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