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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: $39,125

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $14,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $29,645 $33,015
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,295 1,295
Polished alloy wheels 595        
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695      
Entertainment Package       650  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2       550  
Luxury Package       1,350  
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Xenon HID headlights       695 695
Head-up display (HUD)       350 350
Sunroof, large       1,195 1,195
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       650  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,140 1,140
Polished alloy wheels 565        
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610      
Entertainment Package       572  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2       484  
Luxury Package       1,188  
Navigation system       1,756 1,756
Xenon HID headlights       612 612
Head-up display (HUD)       308 308
Sunroof, large       1,052 1,052
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       572  
Options (change) 4,285 3,690 1,995 8,730 5,530
Options (change) 4,070 3,505 1,895 7,684 4,868
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 750 750
Total Price $53,910 $59,675 $61,490 $39,125 $39,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse CXL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,323
Model Year20202020202020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6255hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$53,910$59,675$61,490$39,125$39,295
Adjustments for Features-4,030-5,455-11,1700-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,880$54,220$50,320$39,125$39,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,340$440$0$145

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20202020202020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$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$850
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,135$12,560$18,275$7,105$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,030$5,455$11,170$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-397-434-5700-24

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20202010
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in111.7 in
Length198.8 in196.9 in
Width78.9 in73.1 in
Height69.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

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%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

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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