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Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,210

Buick Encore   
Difference: $12,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,743

Buick Encore   
Difference: $12,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelEncoreExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,365 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $23,390 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Premium Group 6,150      
Experience Buick Package 1,940      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395      
All-weather floor mats 140 120 120 120
Roof rack crossbars 245 140 140 140
Safe and Smart Package   1,295 1,295  
Cargo mat   100 100 100
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Polished alloy wheels   595    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Premium Group 5,904      
Experience Buick Package 1,765      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359      
All-weather floor mats 127 114 114 114
Roof rack crossbars 223 133 133 133
Safe and Smart Package   1,230 1,230  
Cargo mat   95 95 95
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Polished alloy wheels   565    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 8,870 4,075 3,480 490
Options (change) 8,378 3,871 3,306 466
Destination 975 995 995 995
Total Price $34,210 $47,160 $50,425 $55,425
Total Invoice $32,743 $45,062 $48,184 $52,973

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,475
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelEncoreExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,210$47,160$50,425$55,425
Adjustments for Features0-5,070-6,495-10,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,210$42,090$43,930$44,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,840$2,800
Total Invoice$32,743$45,062$48,184$52,973
Adjustments for Features0-4,844-6,206-10,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,743$40,218$41,978$42,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,760$2,686

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelEncoreExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Active noise reduction$0  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,640$10,710$12,135$16,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,070$6,495$10,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,844-6,206-10,069

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelEncoreExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in112.6 in
Length168.4 in198.3 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height65.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested399090%
Total Not Requested44010%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested92554%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested92554%

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