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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: $10,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,485

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $10,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimSportPlatinumSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,500 $52,970 $33,805
Base Invoice $41,543 $50,587 $31,946
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Bluetooth cell phone link     50
Sunroof     900
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Bluetooth cell phone link     42
Sunroof     747
Options (change) 1,595 0 950
Options (change) 1,515 0 789
Destination 945 945 750
Total Price $46,040 $53,915 $35,505
Total Invoice $44,003 $51,532 $33,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse Super
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,112
Model Year201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimSportPlatinumSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$46,040$53,915$35,505
Adjustments for Features-8,795-15,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,245$38,195$35,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$0
Total Invoice$44,003$51,532$33,485
Adjustments for Features-8,406-15,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,597$36,507$33,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimSportPlatinumSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,820$19,745$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,795$15,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,406-15,0250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162009
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.5 in
Length198.3 in198.1 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,770 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.0 ft3

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