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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: $32,815

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $9,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,493

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $9,726

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Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimXLTLimitedCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $27,330
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $25,827
Package 202A 4,100    
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595 650
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
3.5L V6   0  
Driver Confidence Package     1,150
MP3-compatible player     545
Stability control     495
Heated front seats     295
Remote start     190
Sunroof     900
Satellite radio     325
Rear spoiler     275
Package 202A 3,895    
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565 540
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
3.5L V6   0  
Driver Confidence Package     955
MP3-compatible player     452
Stability control     411
Heated front seats     245
Remote start     158
Sunroof     747
Satellite radio     270
Rear spoiler     228
Options (change) 7,090 2,290 4,825
Options (change) 6,735 2,175 4,006
Destination 995 995 660
Total Price $42,105 $45,375 $32,815
Total Invoice $40,219 $43,366 $30,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,076
Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimXLTLimitedCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$42,105$45,375$32,815
Adjustments for Features-5,915-8,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,190$36,470$32,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$0
Total Invoice$40,219$43,366$30,493
Adjustments for Features-5,650-8,5110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,569$34,855$30,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$286$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimXLTLimitedCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
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 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,055$12,045$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,915$8,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,650-8,5110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182006
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 Weight4,457 lb.3,568 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested185052%
Total Not Requested170048%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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