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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: $45,170

Buick Enclave CXL   
Difference: $3,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,340

Buick Enclave CXL   
Difference: $5,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelEnclaveExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,455 $42,090 $53,940
Base Invoice $33,150 $40,196 $51,512
Navigation system 2,045    
Bose 10 speakers 980    
Driver Confidence Package 520    
Luxury Package 925    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
Class III trailer hitch 425    
Cargo cover 45 130 130
Second-row high console 250 150 150
Sunroof 1,300    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,195    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570  
Cargo mat   100 100
Second-row buckets   695 695
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Navigation system 1,698    
Bose 10 speakers 813    
Driver Confidence Package 432    
Luxury Package 768    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075    
Class III trailer hitch 353    
Cargo cover 37 124 124
Second-row high console 208 144 144
Sunroof 1,079    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 992    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542  
Cargo mat   95 95
Second-row buckets   660 660
Polished alloy wheels   565  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 8,980 5,930 3,070
Options (change) 7,455 5,635 2,918
Destination 735 995 995
Total Price $45,170 $49,015 $58,005
Total Invoice $41,340 $46,826 $55,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Enclave CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,231
Model Year200820182018
ModelEnclaveExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$45,170$49,015$58,005
Adjustments for Features0-2,360-9,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,170$46,655$48,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,250
Total Invoice$41,340$46,826$55,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,255-8,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,340$44,571$46,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,159

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Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820182018
ModelEnclaveExplorerExplorer
TrimCXLLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,375$9,735$16,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,360$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,255-8,695

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelEnclaveExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.6 in
Length201.8 in198.3 in
Width79.0 in78.9 in
Height72.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,781 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.4 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
67.5 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.2 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Enclave CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%

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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