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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: $44,985

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120182018
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLimitedPlatinumBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,255 $52,730 $33,665 $44,870
Package 301A 2,240      
Cargo mat 100 100 60 60
All-weather floor mats 120 120 140 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,695   1,550  
Driver Confidence Package 2     1,690 1,690
Premium Group     5,000  
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,145  
Rear spoiler     415 415
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395  
Package 301A 2,127      
Cargo mat 95 95 55 55
All-weather floor mats 114 114 127 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,610   1,410  
Driver Confidence Package 2     1,538 1,538
Premium Group     4,800  
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,042  
Rear spoiler     378 378
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359  
Options (change) 4,155 220 10,395 2,305
Options (change) 3,946 209 9,709 2,098
Destination 1,245 1,245 925 925
Total Price $50,655 $54,195 $44,985 $48,100

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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: $3,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,645
Model Year2021202120182018
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLimitedPlatinumBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I4365hp V6194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionA10T10T6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20275/45-21235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$50,655$54,195$44,985$48,100
Adjustments for Features-2,615-5,4800-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,040$48,715$44,985$47,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0$2,640

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2021202120182018
ModelExplorerExplorerLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLimitedPlatinumBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Curve control$50$50  
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Terrain selector $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Tow hook(s), front $40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,630$11,495$6,015$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$5,480$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-268-1470-455

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20212018
ModelExplorerLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in114.4 in
Length198.8 in197.5 in
Width78.9 in73.5 in
Height69.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in40.0 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65036%
Total Not Requested115064%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested332585%
Total Not Requested60015%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65036%
Total Not Requested115064%

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