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Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,795

Buick Encore   
Difference: $12,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,326

Buick Encore   
Difference: $10,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerEncore
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,200 $24,065
Base Invoice $35,622 $23,102
Blind spot warning system 595  
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo tray 100 110
All-weather floor mats 75 140
Roof rack crossbars 140 245
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Package 301A 2,600  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Experience Buick Package   1,940
Premium Group   5,370
Blind spot warning system 519  
Cargo cover 114  
Cargo tray 87 97
All-weather floor mats 66 123
Roof rack crossbars 122 216
Polished alloy wheels 519  
Package 301A 2,269  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Experience Buick Package   1,707
Premium Group   5,156
Options (change) 5,830 7,805
Options (change) 5,088 7,299
Destination 895 925
Total Price $44,925 $32,795
Total Invoice $41,605 $31,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,904
Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerEncore
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$44,925$32,795
Adjustments for Features-2,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,360$32,795
Total Invoice$41,605$31,326
Adjustments for Features-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,230$31,326

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerEncore
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,155$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in100.6 in
Length197.1 in168.4 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested82539%
Total Not Requested130061%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels250No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested157586%
Total Not Requested25014%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested324076%
Total Not Requested104024%

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