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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: $12,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,326

Buick Encore   
Difference: $12,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerEncore
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $24,065
Base Invoice $39,442 $23,102
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650  
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo tray 100 110
All-weather floor mats 75 140
Roof rack crossbars 140 245
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Experience Buick Package   1,940
Premium Group   5,370
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619  
Cargo cover 124  
Cargo tray 95 97
All-weather floor mats 71 123
Roof rack crossbars 133 216
Polished alloy wheels 565  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Experience Buick Package   1,707
Premium Group   5,156
Options (change) 3,285 7,805
Options (change) 3,122 7,299
Destination 945 925
Total Price $45,530 $32,795
Total Invoice $43,509 $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: $8,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,513
Model Year20162015
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$45,530$32,795
Adjustments for Features-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,690$32,795
Total Invoice$43,509$31,326
Adjustments for Features-3,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,839$31,326

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerEncore
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
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
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,280$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6700

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in100.6 in
Length198.3 in168.4 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft348.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested339079%
Total Not Requested89021%

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