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Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,340

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,953

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelEnclaveExplorerExplorer
TrimAvenirSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,415 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $50,744 $43,883 $51,512
Class III trailer hitch 650    
Cargo Package 315    
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Second-row buckets   695 695
Cargo cover   130 130
Class III trailer hitch 592    
Cargo Package 287    
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Second-row buckets   660 660
Cargo cover   124 124
Options (change) 965 6,395 825
Options (change) 879 6,075 784
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $55,355 $53,340 $55,760
Total Invoice $52,598 $50,953 $53,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,503
Model Year201820182018
ModelEnclaveExplorerExplorer
TrimAvenirSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$55,355$53,340$55,760
Adjustments for Features0-1,915-4,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,355$51,425$51,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$52,598$50,953$53,291
Adjustments for Features0-1,829-4,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,598$49,124$49,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$29$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelEnclaveExplorerExplorer
TrimAvenirSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Terrain selector $200$200
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo tray$40  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$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
Bodyside moldings$75  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Rear camera mirror$200  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,255$9,170$11,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,829-4,196

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelEnclaveExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in112.6 in
Length204.3 in198.3 in
Width78.8 in78.9 in
Height69.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,359 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.3 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Enclave Avenir

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested237565%
Total Not Requested126535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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