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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: $42,525

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $9,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,491

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $7,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $30,170
Base Invoice $40,191 $28,963
Package 401A 4,300  
Cargo tray 100 135
All-weather floor mats 75 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,295
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,695
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
AWD   2,175
Rear spoiler   350
Package 401A 3,752  
Cargo tray 87 119
All-weather floor mats 66 123
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,052
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,140
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,507
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
AWD   2,088
Rear spoiler   308
Options (change) 8,065 11,480
Options (change) 7,038 10,653
Destination 895 875
Total Price $52,060 $42,525
Total Invoice $48,124 $40,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,222
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$52,060$42,525
Adjustments for Features-3,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,370$42,525
Total Invoice$48,124$40,491
Adjustments for Features-3,4110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,713$40,491

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,580$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152012
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.4,196 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 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested197563%
Total Not Requested117537%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested325079%
Total Not Requested87521%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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