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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: $38,545

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,642

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $36,065
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $34,622
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995    
Remote start 385 385  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,145
Essence Group     2,600
Driver Confidence Package 1     445
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Panoramic sunroof     1,550
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation system 1,696    
Remote start 327 327  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 127
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,042
Essence Group     2,496
Driver Confidence Package 1     405
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Panoramic sunroof     1,410
Options (change) 4,450 3,305 6,275
Options (change) 3,783 2,809 5,839
Destination 815 815 925
Total Price $38,545 $40,400 $43,265
Total Invoice $35,642 $37,398 $41,386

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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: $2,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,654
Model Year201020102017
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/50-18
Total Price$38,545$40,400$43,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,545$39,300$41,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,642$37,398$41,386
Adjustments for Features0-1,018-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,642$36,380$39,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$738$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201020102017
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
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
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,455$6,555$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018-2,090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102017
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in114.4 in
Length193.4 in197.5 in
Width73.7 in73.5 in
Height72.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in40.0 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.0 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-dash200No
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 Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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