Buick Enclave Buick Enclave 2009 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,670

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $765

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,706

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $585

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelEnclaveExplorer
TrimCXLLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,380 $37,855
Base Invoice $34,950 $35,268
Driver Confidence Package 920  
Navigation system 1,890  
Bose 10 speakers 860  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,590  
Class III trailer hitch 425  
Cargo cover 45 135
Cargo net 45  
Second-row high console 300 100
Cooled or ventilated front seats 650  
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000 2,000
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,195  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 301A   2,250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Second-row buckets   750
Polished alloy wheels   595
Driver Confidence Package 764  
Navigation system 1,568  
Bose 10 speakers 714  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,320  
Class III trailer hitch 353  
Cargo cover 37 115
Cargo net 37  
Second-row high console 249 85
Cooled or ventilated front seats 540  
Sunroof 1,162  
AWD 1,870 1,820
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 992  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 301A   1,913
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Second-row buckets   638
Polished alloy wheels   506
Options (change) 11,320 9,990
Options (change) 9,606 8,613
Destination 735 825
Total Price $49,435 $48,670
Total Invoice $45,291 $44,706

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Buick Enclave dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,609
Model Year20092012
ModelEnclaveExplorer
TrimCXLLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19255/50-20
Total Price$49,435$48,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,435$47,555
Total Invoice$45,291$44,706
Adjustments for Features0-1,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,291$43,682

Return to top

Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelEnclaveExplorer
TrimCXLLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,140$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,024

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelEnclaveExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.6 in
Length201.8 in197.1 in
Width79.0 in78.9 in
Height72.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,985 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
67.5 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.2 ft380.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Buick Enclave CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested147577%
Total Not Requested45023%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Buick models.