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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: $47,010

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $1,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,721

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $33,635
Base Invoice $38,027 $32,290
Package 402A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
All-weather floor mats 75 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,195
LFX V6 engine   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,245
Premium I Group   3,860
Driver Confidence Package   2,125
Navigation system   495
AWD   3,005
Rear spoiler   385
Package 402A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
All-weather floor mats 66 123
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,052
LFX V6 engine   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,096
Premium I Group   3,706
Driver Confidence Package   1,870
Navigation system   436
AWD   2,884
Rear spoiler   339
Options (change) 6,950 12,450
Options (change) 6,066 11,506
Destination 895 925
Total Price $48,625 $47,010
Total Invoice $44,988 $44,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $825
Model Year20132015
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-19
Total Price$48,625$47,010
Adjustments for Features-1,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,445$47,010
Total Invoice$44,988$44,721
Adjustments for Features-1,0920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,896$44,721

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20132015
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,955$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20132015
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 Weight4,921 lb.4,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.2 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 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested232573%
Total Not Requested87527%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium I Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested277578%
Total Not Requested77522%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested62534%
Total Not Requested122566%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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