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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: $47,475

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $520

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,984

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelExplorerLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSportBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $38,027 $32,318 $43,075
Package 402A 4,130    
All-weather floor mats 75 140 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,550  
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Premium Group   5,000  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
AWD   2,260 2,200
Rear spoiler   415 415
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Package 402A 3,604    
All-weather floor mats 66 127 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,410  
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Premium Group   4,800  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
AWD   2,295 2,112
Rear spoiler   378 378
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Options (change) 5,800 13,405 2,755
Options (change) 5,062 12,686 2,617
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $47,475 $47,995 $48,550
Total Invoice $43,984 $45,929 $46,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,538
Model Year201320182018
ModelExplorerLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSportBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$47,475$47,995$48,550
Adjustments for Features0-425-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,475$47,570$48,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$555
Total Invoice$43,984$45,929$46,617
Adjustments for Features0-407-408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,984$45,522$46,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$687

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201320182018
ModelExplorerLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSportBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,975$8,400$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-407-408

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in114.4 in
Length197.1 in197.5 in
Width78.9 in73.5 in
Height70.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in40.0 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.3 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested247577%
Total Not Requested72523%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested230059%
Total Not Requested162541%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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