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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: $34,855

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $31,660
Base Invoice $27,404 $30,394
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385  
All-weather floor mats 75 140
AWD 2,320 2,165
LFX V6 engine   0
Leather Group   2,210
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 327  
All-weather floor mats 64 123
AWD 2,112 2,079
LFX V6 engine   0
Leather Group   2,121
Options (change) 4,760 4,515
Options (change) 4,264 4,323
Destination 815 875
Total Price $34,855 $37,050
Total Invoice $32,483 $35,592

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $400
Model Year20102013
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8303hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/50-18
Total Price$34,855$37,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$34,230
Total Invoice$32,483$35,592
Adjustments for Features0-2,709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,483$32,883

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102013
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,045$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,709

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102013
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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 Requested1255%
Total Not Requested257595%

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