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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: $50,625

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,344

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelEnclaveExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,500 $37,535
Base Invoice $34,675 $34,952
Navigation system 1,890  
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Premium Package 7,265  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Cargo cover 140 135
AWD 2,000 2,000
Sunroof 1,400  
Second-row high console 300 100
Roof rack crossbars 210 120
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A   4,305
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595
Second-row buckets   750
Navigation system 1,663  
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Premium Package 6,902  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,139  
Cargo cover 123 115
AWD 1,900 1,820
Sunroof 1,232  
Second-row high console 264 85
Roof rack crossbars 185 106
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A   3,659
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Polished alloy wheels   506
Second-row buckets   638
Options (change) 15,025 12,265
Options (change) 13,870 10,567
Destination 825 825
Total Price $52,350 $50,625
Total Invoice $49,370 $46,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,717
Model Year20122011
ModelEnclaveExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
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$52,350$50,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,350$47,685
Total Invoice$49,370$46,344
Adjustments for Features0-2,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,370$43,653

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Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelEnclaveExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,240$11,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,691

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
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 Weight4,980 lb.4,752 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

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Option Package Details
Buick Enclave

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
USB port25Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
255/60R19 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested307573%
Total Not Requested112527%

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 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested197550%
Total Not Requested200050%

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