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Buick Encore vs. Ford Expedition Feature Comparison

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Expedition

  

Model Year 2013 2011 2011 2011 2011
Model Encore Expedition Expedition Expedition Expedition
Trim Base EL XL EL XLT EL Limited EL King Ranch
Engines  
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
turbocharged<br> 1.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>138 hp@4900 <br>148 lb-ft@1850 is a standard feature.        
5.4L V8
OHC-2v
310 hp@5000
365 lb-ft@3600
   5.4L V8<br>OHC-2v<br>310 hp@5000 <br>365 lb-ft@3600 is a standard feature.  5.4L V8<br>OHC-2v<br>310 hp@5000 <br>365 lb-ft@3600 is a standard feature.  5.4L V8<br>OHC-2v<br>310 hp@5000 <br>365 lb-ft@3600 is a standard feature.  5.4L V8<br>OHC-2v<br>310 hp@5000 <br>365 lb-ft@3600 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature.        
6-speed automatic   6-speed automatic is a standard feature. 6-speed automatic is a standard feature. 6-speed automatic is a standard feature. 6-speed automatic is a standard feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature.        
AWD AWD is an optional feature.        
RWD   RWD is a standard feature. RWD is a standard feature. RWD is a standard feature. RWD is a standard feature.
4WD w/low range   4WD w/low range is an optional feature. 4WD w/low range is an optional feature. 4WD w/low range is an optional feature. 4WD w/low range is an optional feature.
Tires  
215/55HR18 tires 215/55HR18 tires is a standard feature.        
275/65R18 tires   275/65R18 tires is a standard feature. 275/65R18 tires is a standard feature. 275/65R18 tires is a standard feature. 275/65R18 tires is a standard feature.
275/55R20 tires     275/55R20 tires is an optional feature. 275/55R20 tires is a standard feature. 275/55R20 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 6 speakers Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature.        
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.        
Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers   Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers is a standard feature.    
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)     Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is a standard feature. Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is a standard feature.
Accessories  
AC power outletPowers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.   AC power outlet is an optional feature.   AC power outlet is an optional feature. AC power outlet is a standard feature. AC power outlet is a standard feature.
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.
Active noise reductionCancels out interior noise by playing the opposite noise through the vehicle's speakers.   Active noise reduction is a standard feature.        
Cancels out interior noise by playing the opposite noise through the vehicle's speakers.
Cruise control Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.
Heated steering wheel Heated steering wheel is an optional feature.        
Keyless entry keypadUnlock the car by entering a code on a door-mounted keypad.     Keyless entry keypad is a standard feature. Keyless entry keypad is a standard feature. Keyless entry keypad is a standard feature. Keyless entry keypad is a standard feature.
Unlock the car by entering a code on a door-mounted keypad.
Power flip-out rear side windows     Power flip-out rear side windows is a standard feature. Power flip-out rear side windows is a standard feature. Power flip-out rear side windows is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power liftgateLiftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.       Power liftgate is an optional feature. Power liftgate is a standard feature. Power liftgate is a standard feature.
Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Power-adjustable pedalsPedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel.       Power-adjustable pedals is a standard feature. Power-adjustable pedals is a standard feature. Power-adjustable pedals is a standard feature.
Pedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote startStart the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.   Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature.
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.
Tilt steering wheel, manual   Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.        
Universal garage door openerHomelink.       Universal garage door opener is a standard feature. Universal garage door opener is a standard feature. Universal garage door opener is a standard feature.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
911 assistAutomatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision.     911 assist is an optional feature. 911 assist is a standard feature. 911 assist is a standard feature. 911 assist is a standard feature.
Automatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.     Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Forward collision warningAlerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.   Forward collision warning is an optional feature.        
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Full-size spare tire   Full-size spare tire is a standard feature. Full-size spare tire is a standard feature. Full-size spare tire is a standard feature. Full-size spare tire is a standard feature.
Knee airbag, driver Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature.        
Knee airbag, passenger Knee airbag, passenger is a standard feature.        
Lane departure warningAlerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane.   Lane departure warning is an optional feature.        
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane.
Obstacle detection, frontBeeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid.   Obstacle detection, front is an optional feature.        
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid.
Obstacle detection, rearBeeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.   Obstacle detection, rear is an optional feature.   Obstacle detection, rear is a standard feature. Obstacle detection, rear is a standard feature. Obstacle detection, rear is a standard feature.
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.
Post-crash alert systemSounds horn and flashes hazad lights if airbags or seat belt pretensioners have been activated.     Post-crash alert system is a standard feature. Post-crash alert system is a standard feature. Post-crash alert system is a standard feature. Post-crash alert system is a standard feature.
Sounds horn and flashes hazad lights if airbags or seat belt pretensioners have been activated.
Rear side airbagsTorso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.   Rear side airbags is a standard feature.        
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Rearview cameraRearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.   Rearview camera is a standard feature.   Rearview camera is an optional feature. Rearview camera is a standard feature. Rearview camera is a standard feature.
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Rollover sensorDeploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.   Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature.
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Safety keyIndividual keys can be coded to enforce specific driving restrictions, such as maximum speed and audio volume.     Safety key is a standard feature. Safety key is a standard feature. Safety key is a standard feature. Safety key is a standard feature.
Individual keys can be coded to enforce specific driving restrictions, such as maximum speed and audio volume.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.        
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Side curtain airbags, three rowsAirbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows.     Side curtain airbags, three rows is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags, three rows is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags, three rows is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags, three rows is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.        
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Trailer sway controlAutomatically applies a front brake to counteract sway induced by a trailer.     Trailer sway control is a standard feature. Trailer sway control is a standard feature. Trailer sway control is a standard feature. Trailer sway control is a standard feature.
Automatically applies a front brake to counteract sway induced by a trailer.
Vehicle health reportsPeriodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check.     Vehicle health reports is an optional feature. Vehicle health reports is a standard feature. Vehicle health reports is a standard feature. Vehicle health reports is a standard feature.
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check.
Cargo Management  
Cargo cover Cargo cover is a standard feature.        
Cargo mat Cargo mat is an optional feature.        
Cargo net Cargo net is an optional feature.        
Class IV trailer hitchHitch rated for up to 10,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.     Class IV trailer hitch is a standard feature. Class IV trailer hitch is a standard feature. Class IV trailer hitch is a standard feature. Class IV trailer hitch is a standard feature.
Hitch rated for up to 10,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Liftglass or two-piece tailgateDo not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.     Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature. Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature. Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature. Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature.
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.     Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature.
Usually part of an overhead console.
Roof rackIncludes side rails and crossbars.     Roof rack is a standard feature. Roof rack is a standard feature. Roof rack is a standard feature. Roof rack is a standard feature.
Includes side rails and crossbars.
Roof railsNo crossbars.   Roof rails is a standard feature.        
No crossbars.
Storage beneath cargo floorLarge storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.   Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature.
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Storage compartment under front seat(s) Storage compartment under front seat(s) is a standard feature.        
Trailering equipment (4 wire)Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.            
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.
Trailering equipment (7 wire)Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers.     Trailering equipment (7 wire) is an optional feature. Trailering equipment (7 wire) is an optional feature. Trailering equipment (7 wire) is a standard feature. Trailering equipment (7 wire) is a standard feature.
Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.   Automatic climate control, front is an optional feature.     Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.   Dual-zone climate control is an optional feature.     Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature. Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature.
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is a standard feature.        
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Rain-sensing wipersWipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.   Rain-sensing wipers is an optional feature.   Rain-sensing wipers is an optional feature. Rain-sensing wipers is a standard feature. Rain-sensing wipers is a standard feature.
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.
Rear air vents with manual controlsFan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents.     Rear air vents with manual controls is a standard feature. Rear air vents with manual controls is a standard feature. Rear air vents with manual controls is a standard feature. Rear air vents with manual controls is a standard feature.
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear HVAC unitA second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater.     Rear HVAC unit is a standard feature. Rear HVAC unit is a standard feature. Rear HVAC unit is a standard feature. Rear HVAC unit is a standard feature.
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater.
Rear wiper Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.     Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.      
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Engine / Motor  
Additional engine coolingNo value because no way to compare across models.     Additional engine cooling is an optional feature. Additional engine cooling is an optional feature. Additional engine cooling is a standard feature. Additional engine cooling is a standard feature.
No value because no way to compare across models.
Exterior  
Body color grille (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.       Body color grille (optional) is an optional feature.    
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Bodyside claddingProtective cladding extending partly onto the doors.   Bodyside cladding is a standard feature. Bodyside cladding is a standard feature. Bodyside cladding is a standard feature. Bodyside cladding is a standard feature. Bodyside cladding is a standard feature.
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.   Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.   Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Deep-tinted rear windows Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature.
Laminated front side windowsReduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering.   Laminated front side windows is a standard feature.        
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering.
Paint, special black Paint, special black is an optional feature.        
Paint, special white Paint, special white is an optional feature.   Paint, special white is an optional feature. Paint, special white is an optional feature. Paint, special white is an optional feature.
Power-deployable running boards     Power-deployable running boards is an optional feature. Power-deployable running boards is an optional feature. Power-deployable running boards is an optional feature.
Rear bumper protector   Rear bumper protector is a standard feature. Rear bumper protector is a standard feature. Rear bumper protector is a standard feature. Rear bumper protector is a standard feature.
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.   Rear spoiler is a standard feature.        
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Running boards   Running boards is a standard feature.      
Skid plate (one)Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading.     Skid plate (one) is a standard feature. Skid plate (one) is a standard feature. Skid plate (one) is a standard feature. Skid plate (one) is a standard feature.
Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading.
Special exterior trimOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.       Special exterior trim is an optional feature.   Special exterior trim is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Sunroof Sunroof is an optional feature.   Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature.
Tow hook(s), frontUsed to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud.     Tow hook(s), front is an optional feature. Tow hook(s), front is an optional feature. Tow hook(s), front is an optional feature. Tow hook(s), front is an optional feature.
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud.
Wheel-lip moldingsExtensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective.   Wheel-lip moldings is a standard feature.   Wheel-lip moldings is a standard feature. Wheel-lip moldings is a standard feature. Wheel-lip moldings is a standard feature.
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective.
Infotainment  
App supportTouchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.    App support is a standard feature.        
Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.
Audio controls on steering wheel Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.   Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.   Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth audio streamingUses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.   Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is an optional feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature.
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.   Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is an optional feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD player CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature.
DVD-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.       DVD-compatible player is an optional feature. DVD-compatible player is an optional feature. DVD-compatible player is an optional feature.
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.
Entertainment system with dual headrest screensA DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens.     Entertainment system with dual headrest screens is an optional feature. Entertainment system with dual headrest screens is an optional feature. Entertainment system with dual headrest screens is an optional feature. Entertainment system with dual headrest screens is an optional feature.
A DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens.
HD radioHigh-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.       HD radio is an optional feature. HD radio is an optional feature. HD radio is an optional feature.
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.
Media driveBuilt-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.       Media drive is an optional feature. Media drive is an optional feature. Media drive is an optional feature.
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.   MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.   Navigation system is an optional feature.   Navigation system is an optional feature. Navigation system is an optional feature. Navigation system is an optional feature.
Screen-based navigation system.
Navigation, turn-by-turnSimple directions displayed on rudimentary screen and/or spoken over audio system. Fee after first 3-12 months.     Navigation, turn-by-turn is an optional feature. Navigation, turn-by-turn is a standard feature. Navigation, turn-by-turn is a standard feature. Navigation, turn-by-turn is a standard feature.
Simple directions displayed on rudimentary screen and/or spoken over audio system. Fee after first 3-12 months.
Rear seat audio controlsAudio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks.     Rear seat audio controls is a standard feature. Rear seat audio controls is a standard feature. Rear seat audio controls is a standard feature. Rear seat audio controls is a standard feature.
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.   Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
SYNC   SYNC is an optional feature. SYNC is a standard feature. SYNC is a standard feature. SYNC is a standard feature.
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigationIn-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.   Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation is a standard feature.        
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.
Traffic + travel informationInformation about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.     Traffic + travel information is an optional feature. Traffic + travel information is a standard feature. Traffic + travel information is a standard feature. Traffic + travel information is a standard feature.
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
USB portOften permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.   USB port is a standard feature. USB port is an optional feature. USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature.
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Voice control for audio systemSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.   Voice control for audio system is a standard feature. Voice control for audio system is an optional feature.      
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Voice control for external devicesPhone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported.   Voice control for external devices is a standard feature. Voice control for external devices is an optional feature. Voice control for external devices is a standard feature. Voice control for external devices is a standard feature. Voice control for external devices is a standard feature.
Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.   Voice control for nav and audio is an optional feature.   Voice control for nav and audio is an optional feature. Voice control for nav and audio is an optional feature. Voice control for nav and audio is an optional feature.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirrorDriver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.         Auto-dimming driver-side mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming driver-side mirror is a standard feature.
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.   Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.   Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Conversation mirrorEnables driver to view rear passenger compartment without turning around.     Conversation mirror is a standard feature. Conversation mirror is a standard feature. Conversation mirror is a standard feature. Conversation mirror is a standard feature.
Enables driver to view rear passenger compartment without turning around.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.   Fog lights is an optional feature. Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.   Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Interior ambient lightingLEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.   Interior ambient lighting is a standard feature.        
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Mirror tilt-down in reverseOne or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.       Mirror tilt-down in reverse is an optional feature. Mirror tilt-down in reverse is a standard feature. Mirror tilt-down in reverse is a standard feature.
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Perimeter approach lightingArea around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.     Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature. Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature. Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature. Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature.
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
Power-folding mirrorsMirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.         Power-folding mirrors is a standard feature. Power-folding mirrors is a standard feature.
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.
Speed limit informationDisplays the current speed limit. Included with nav on an increasing number of cars. No feature value here because incomplete info on availability.   Speed limit information is an optional feature.        
Displays the current speed limit. Included with nav on an increasing number of cars. No feature value here because incomplete info on availability.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.   Trip computer is a standard feature.   Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors     Turn signals on or near mirrors is an optional feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row buckets     Second-row buckets is an optional feature. Second-row buckets is an optional feature. Second-row buckets is an optional feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.        
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench   Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
All-weather floor matsAll-weather floormats.     All-weather floor mats is an optional feature. All-weather floor mats is an optional feature. All-weather floor mats is an optional feature. All-weather floor mats is an optional feature.
All-weather floormats.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), second row Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature.
Cooled or ventilated front seats     Cooled or ventilated front seats is an optional feature. Cooled or ventilated front seats is a standard feature. Cooled or ventilated front seats is a standard feature.
Door sill trim plates Door sill trim plates is a standard feature.        
Floor mats Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature.
Folding passenger seatFor carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.   Folding passenger seat is a standard feature.        
For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Folding third row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.     Folding third row seats is a standard feature.      
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats Heated front seats is an optional feature.   Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is a standard feature. Heated front seats is a standard feature.
Heated second row seats       Heated second row seats is a standard feature. Heated second row seats is a standard feature.
Leather door panel trim         Leather door panel trim is a standard feature.
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.   Leather seating surfaces is an optional feature.   Leather seating surfaces is an optional feature. Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature. Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.   Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seatBrings center section closer to front seats, making it easier to reach from the front seat. Useful for an infant in a car seat.     Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat is a standard feature. Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat is a standard feature. Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat is a standard feature. Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat is a standard feature.
Brings center section closer to front seats, making it easier to reach from the front seat. Useful for an infant in a car seat.
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable lower back support.     Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.      
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Manual recliner, second row seats   Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature. Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature. Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature. Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature.
Memory system, driver seat Memory system, driver seat is an optional feature.   Memory system, driver seat is an optional feature. Memory system, driver seat is a standard feature. Memory system, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature.   Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power height adjuster, driver seat Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power height adjuster, passenger seat Power height adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature.   Power height adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seatPower-adjustable lower back support.   Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.   Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power-adjustable lower back support.
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seatPower-adjustable lower back support.   Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature.   Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power-adjustable lower back support.
Power recliner, driver seat     Power recliner, driver seat is an optional feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, passenger seat     Power recliner, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature.   Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power-folding third row seatsSeat powers flat to enlarge cargo area. Also powers back upright. Replaces manual folding seat, and includes the value of that feature.       Power-folding third row seats is an optional feature. Power-folding third row seats is a standard feature. Power-folding third row seats is a standard feature.
Seat powers flat to enlarge cargo area. Also powers back upright. Replaces manual folding seat, and includes the value of that feature.
Special interior trimOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.       Special interior trim is an optional feature.   Special interior trim is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheelReal wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim.         Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.  
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels         Alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Chrome-clad alloy wheelsAlloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels.   Chrome-clad alloy wheels is an optional feature.        
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels.
Machined alloy wheelsOuter surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels.     Machined alloy wheels is a standard feature. Machined alloy wheels is a standard feature.    
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels.
Polished alloy wheelsAlloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau         Polished alloy wheels is a standard feature.  
Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau
Rear air springs, auto-levelingAir springs maintain the rear ride height.       Rear air springs, auto-leveling is an optional feature. Rear air springs, auto-leveling is an optional feature. Rear air springs, auto-leveling is an optional feature.
Air springs maintain the rear ride height.
White-letter tiresThe letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black.     White-letter tires is a standard feature. White-letter tires is a standard feature.   White-letter tires is a standard feature.
The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black.
Transmission  
Transmission coolerOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.     Transmission cooler is an optional feature. Transmission cooler is an optional feature. Transmission cooler is a standard feature. Transmission cooler is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.

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Option Package Contents

Preferred II Group

Features
Automatic climate control, front
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Fog lights
Dual-zone climate control
AC power outlet
Remote start

Essence Group

Features
Leather seating surfaces
Heated front seats
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat
Memory system, driver seat
Power height adjuster, passenger seat
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat
Heated steering wheel

Premium Group

Features
Rain-sensing wipers
Obstacle detection, front
Obstacle detection, rear
Cargo net
Cargo mat
Lane departure warning
Forward collision warning

Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package

Features
Additional engine cooling
Transmission cooler
Trailering equipment (7 wire)

Equipment Group 201A

Features
Rain-sensing wipers
Memory system, driver seat
Rearview camera
Power liftgate
AC power outlet
Turn signals on or near mirrors
Mirror tilt-down in reverse

Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package

Features
Additional engine cooling
Transmission cooler
Trailering equipment (7 wire)

Cargo Package

Features
Body color grille (optional)
Special exterior trim
Special interior trim

FX4 Off-Road Package

Features
Heated front seats
Cooled or ventilated front seats
Power recliner, passenger seat
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat

Driver Assistance Package

Features
Leather seating surfaces
Power recliner, driver seat
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Power height adjuster, passenger seat
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat
Power-folding third row seats
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TrueDelta Reviews the Available Features of the 2013 Buick Encore

2013 Buick Encore Available Features: Cons
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Fans of safety tech will find much of it in the Encore. Beyond ten airbags, you can get forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and obstacle detection at both ends. (For 2014, blind spot warning and rear cross-traffic detection will join the roster.) But some features commonly expected in an upscale car aren't offered in the Encore. With LED headlights the latest thing, you can't even get Xenons in the Encore. You can't get into or start the car without removing the key from your pocket. The feature I personally missed most is relatively low tech. As in the Verano sedan, the seat recliners are manual. With even the long-in-tooth Tucson offering a proximity key and power reclining driver seat, and the Mazda CX-5 offering both and xenon headlights as well, the Buick's feature offerings are well behind the curve. see full Buick Encore review
 

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