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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: $31,530

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,092

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelEncoreExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,200 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $23,232 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 795 1,995 1,995
Premium Group 3,990    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 995    
Sunroof 800    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
Cargo cover   90 90
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Navigation system 700 1,696 1,696
Premium Group 3,830    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 876    
Sunroof 704    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
Cargo cover   77 77
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Options (change) 6,580 5,125 3,030
Options (change) 6,110 4,356 2,575
Destination 750 785 785
Total Price $31,530 $35,155 $36,210
Total Invoice $30,092 $32,414 $33,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,293
Model Year201320082008
ModelEncoreExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,530$35,155$36,210
Adjustments for Features-2,0650-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,465$35,155$35,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$30,092$32,414$33,538
Adjustments for Features-1,9710-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,121$32,414$33,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320082008
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
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 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,505$3,440$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9710-232

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132008
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
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested260065%
Total Not Requested138035%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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