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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: $36,450

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $25

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,882

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $33,805
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $31,946
Convenience Package 1,995    
Remote start 385 385  
Bluetooth cell phone link     50
CD changer, in-dash     195
Sunroof     900
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     750
Convenience Package 1,696    
Remote start 327 327  
Bluetooth cell phone link     42
CD changer, in-dash     162
Sunroof     747
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     623
Options (change) 2,380 385 1,895
Options (change) 2,023 327 1,574
Destination 815 815 750
Total Price $36,475 $37,480 $36,450
Total Invoice $33,882 $34,916 $34,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,573
Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionA5A5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/50-18
Total Price$36,475$37,480$36,450
Adjustments for Features-2,330-3,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,145$34,025$36,450
Cost Above Minimum$120$0$0
Total Invoice$33,882$34,916$34,270
Adjustments for Features-2,164-3,2190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,718$31,697$34,270
Cost Above Minimum$21$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201020102009
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 
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
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,220$6,345$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$3,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,164-3,2190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102009
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%

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