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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: $36,255

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $7,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212009
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimXLTLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,075 $45,255 $33,805
Package 202A 4,100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595  
Bluetooth cell phone link     50
Sunroof     900
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     750
Package 202A 3,895    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565  
Bluetooth cell phone link     42
Sunroof     747
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     623
Options (change) 7,090 2,290 1,700
Options (change) 6,735 2,175 1,412
Destination 1,245 1,245 750
Total Price $43,410 $48,790 $36,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse Super
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,294
Model Year202120212009
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimXLTLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I4300hp I4300hp V8
TransmissionA10A10A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20235/50-18
Total Price$43,410$48,790$36,255
Adjustments for Features-5,405-8,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,005$40,145$36,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year202120212009
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosse
TrimXLTLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400$1400 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $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 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
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, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$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 
Interior ambient lighting $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$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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,720$12,960$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,405$8,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-994-6060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20212009
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in110.5 in
Length198.8 in198.1 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height69.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.6 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 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
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%

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