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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: $35,505

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $4,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,485

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $3,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $33,805
Base Invoice $35,268 $31,946
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Bluetooth cell phone link   50
Sunroof   900
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Bluetooth cell phone link   42
Sunroof   747
Options (change) 1,595 950
Options (change) 1,356 789
Destination 825 750
Total Price $40,275 $35,505
Total Invoice $37,449 $33,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $829
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$40,275$35,505
Adjustments for Features-5,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,120$35,505
Total Invoice$37,449$33,485
Adjustments for Features-4,7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,656$33,485

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,705$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.5 in
Length197.1 in198.1 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.6 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 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft316.0 ft3

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