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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: $49,605

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $4,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,386

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $4,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $36,065
Base Invoice $50,839 $34,622
Cargo mat 100 80
All-weather floor mats 120 140
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,690
Premium Group   5,000
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
AWD   2,200
Panoramic sunroof   1,550
Rear spoiler   415
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo mat 95 73
All-weather floor mats 114 127
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,538
Premium Group   4,800
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
AWD   2,112
Panoramic sunroof   1,410
Rear spoiler   378
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 220 12,615
Options (change) 209 11,839
Destination 945 925
Total Price $54,400 $49,605
Total Invoice $51,993 $47,386

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $684
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$54,400$49,605
Adjustments for Features-4,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,295$49,605
Total Invoice$51,993$47,386
Adjustments for Features-3,9230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,070$47,386

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$12,105$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9230

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in114.4 in
Length198.3 in197.5 in
Width78.9 in73.5 in
Height70.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.0 ft3

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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%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65036%
Total Not Requested115064%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested332585%
Total Not Requested60015%
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%

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