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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: $39,295

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $11,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,312

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $11,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimSportPlatinumCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $33,015
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $31,694
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,295
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Navigation system     1,995
Xenon HID headlights     695
Head-up display (HUD)     350
Sunroof, large     1,195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,140
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Navigation system     1,756
Xenon HID headlights     612
Head-up display (HUD)     308
Sunroof, large     1,052
Options (change) 3,690 1,995 5,530
Options (change) 3,505 1,895 4,868
Destination 995 995 750
Total Price $50,635 $56,930 $39,295
Total Invoice $48,383 $54,402 $37,312

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,265
Model Year201820182010
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimSportPlatinumCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$50,635$56,930$39,295
Adjustments for Features-5,030-10,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,605$46,185$39,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$48,383$54,402$37,312
Adjustments for Features-4,806-10,2680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,577$44,134$37,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$557$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201820182010
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimSportPlatinumCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
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 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
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 
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 
Cargo net  $40
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
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting $150$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  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$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$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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,135$17,850$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,030$10,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,806-10,2680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182010
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.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.5 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 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested50%

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