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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: $45,945

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,079

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelEnclaveExplorer
TrimCXLLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,980 $35,550
Base Invoice $37,031 $32,901
255/55R20 300  
2CXL Package 3,365  
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,890 1,995
Sunroof 1,400 850
Second-row high console 300  
AWD 2,000 2,320
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
255/50R20   630
255/55R20 264  
2CXL Package 3,197  
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,139 1,101
Navigation system 1,663 1,696
Sunroof 1,232 723
Second-row high console 264  
AWD 1,900 2,112
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   327
255/50R20   536
Options (change) 11,075 9,580
Options (change) 10,121 8,363
Destination 810 815
Total Price $50,865 $45,945
Total Invoice $47,962 $42,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,257
Model Year20112009
ModelEnclaveExplorer
TrimCXLLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$50,865$45,945
Adjustments for Features-2,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,080$45,945
Total Invoice$47,962$42,079
Adjustments for Features-2,6260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,336$42,079

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Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
ModelEnclaveExplorer
TrimCXLLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,290$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6260

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
ModelEnclaveExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in113.7 in
Length201.8 in193.4 in
Width79.0 in73.7 in
Height72.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,980 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		67.5 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.2 ft383.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Buick Enclave CXL

2CXL Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested27519%
Total Not Requested117581%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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