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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: $43,830

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $9,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,639

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $8,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $30,170
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $28,963
Package 401A 2,965    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,595   1,195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,295
LFX V6 engine     0
Premium 2 Group     4,695
Driver Confidence Package     1,440
Navigation system     895
Entertainment Package     600
AWD     2,175
Rear spoiler     350
Package 401A 2,817    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 123
Panoramic sunroof 1,515   1,052
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,140
LFX V6 engine     0
Premium 2 Group     4,507
Driver Confidence Package     1,267
Navigation system     788
Entertainment Package     528
AWD     2,088
Rear spoiler     308
Options (change) 6,675 2,115 12,785
Options (change) 6,341 2,009 11,801
Destination 945 945 875
Total Price $52,975 $56,295 $43,830
Total Invoice $50,601 $53,793 $41,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,917
Model Year201720172012
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$52,975$56,295$43,830
Adjustments for Features-4,720-8,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,255$47,675$43,830
Cost Above Minimum$580$0$0
Total Invoice$50,601$53,793$41,639
Adjustments for Features-4,508-8,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,093$45,556$41,639
Cost Above Minimum$537$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201720172012
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$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 
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$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$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$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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,910$14,810$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,720$8,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,508-8,2370

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20172012
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.7 in
Length198.3 in196.9 in
Width78.9 in73.1 in
Height70.0 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested109049%

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 mirror75Yes
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested347584%
Total Not Requested65016%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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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