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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: $43,435

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $5,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,984

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $3,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $29,590
Base Invoice $34,952 $28,414
Package 302A 4,305  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,295
Polished alloy wheels 595  
AWD 2,000 2,145
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment Package   650
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   550
Luxury Package   1,350
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Navigation system   1,995
Temporary spare tire   100
Rear spoiler   245
Sunroof, large   1,195
3.6L V6   1,370
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   650
Package 302A 3,659  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,140
Polished alloy wheels 506  
AWD 1,820 2,169
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment Package   572
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   484
Luxury Package   1,188
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Navigation system   1,756
Temporary spare tire   88
Rear spoiler   216
Sunroof, large   1,052
3.6L V6   1,206
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   572
Options (change) 10,590 12,985
Options (change) 9,139 11,710
Destination 825 860
Total Price $48,950 $43,435
Total Invoice $44,916 $40,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $592
Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$48,950$43,435
Adjustments for Features-3,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,310$43,435
Total Invoice$44,916$40,984
Adjustments for Features-3,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,576$40,984

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,955$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.7 in
Length197.1 in196.9 in
Width78.9 in73.1 in
Height70.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested177545%
Total Not Requested220055%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested50%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested7514%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55063%
Total Not Requested32537%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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