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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: $36,010

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $18,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $30,170
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695   1,195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,295
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Driver Confidence Package       1,440
Navigation system       895
2.4L I4 Hybrid       0
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 123
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610   1,052
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,140
Polished alloy wheels 565      
Driver Confidence Package       1,267
Navigation system       788
2.4L I4 Hybrid       0
Options (change) 4,405 3,810 2,115 4,965
Options (change) 4,184 3,619 2,009 4,370
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 875
Total Price $54,030 $59,795 $61,610 $36,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,516
Model Year2020202020202012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6182hp I4 H
TransmissionT10T10T10T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20235/50-18
Total Price$54,030$59,795$61,610$36,010
Adjustments for Features-3,505-4,930-10,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,525$54,865$50,965$36,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,340$440$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2020202020202012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200$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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
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
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$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$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
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 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $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
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$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
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $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$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
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,860$11,285$17,000$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,505$4,930$10,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-352-401-5620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20202012
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.3,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.2 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 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 3 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested407573%
Total Not Requested150027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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