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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: $46,230

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelEnclaveEnclaveExplorer
TrimPremiumAvenirLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,700 $54,100 $37,855
Cargo Package 315 315  
Class III trailer hitch 650 650  
Navigation system 495    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Cargo net 65 65  
Sunroof 1,400    
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
Trailer Tow Package     570
Cargo cover     135
Second-row buckets     750
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Cargo Package 287 287  
Class III trailer hitch 592 592  
Navigation system 450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Cargo net 59 59  
Sunroof 1,274    
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
Trailer Tow Package     484
Cargo cover     115
Second-row buckets     638
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 3,320 1,030 7,550
Options (change) 3,021 938 6,418
Destination 1,195 1,195 825
Total Price $53,215 $56,325 $46,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Buick Enclave Avenir
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,452
Model Year202120212012
ModelEnclaveEnclaveExplorer
TrimPremiumAvenirLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$53,215$56,325$46,230
Adjustments for Features-830-1,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,385$54,370$46,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,985$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120212012
ModelEnclaveEnclaveExplorer
TrimPremiumAvenirLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$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
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Rear camera mirror $200 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,430$9,555$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$1,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-66-740

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212012
ModelEnclaveExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in112.6 in
Length204.3 in197.1 in
Width78.8 in78.9 in
Height69.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,359 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.3 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Enclave Premium

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick Enclave Avenir

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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 Requested247559%
Total Not Requested170041%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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