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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: $30,535

Buick Encore   
Difference: $5,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelEncoreExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,200 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $23,232 $27,518 $29,578
Premium Group 3,990    
Navigation system 795 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 800 850 850
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Luxury Package   1,700  
Cargo cover   80 80
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Premium Group 3,830    
Navigation system 700 1,696 1,696
Sunroof 704 723 723
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Luxury Package   1,445  
Cargo cover   68 68
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Options (change) 5,585 5,440 3,740
Options (change) 5,234 4,625 3,180
Destination 750 645 645
Total Price $30,535 $36,285 $36,900
Total Invoice $29,216 $32,788 $33,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,064
Model Year201320062006
ModelEncoreExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$30,535$36,285$36,900
Adjustments for Features-2,60500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,930$36,285$36,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$29,216$32,788$33,403
Adjustments for Features-2,49200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,724$32,788$33,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320062006
ModelEncoreExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,455$2,850$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,49200

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132006
ModelEncoreExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in113.7 in
Length168.4 in193.4 in
Width69.9 in73.7 in
Height65.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested245062%
Total Not Requested153038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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