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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: $17,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132021
ModelEncoreExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,200 $45,255
Premium Group 3,990  
Navigation system 795  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 995  
Sunroof 800  
Cargo mat   100
Cargo cover   130
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Premium Group 3,830  
Navigation system 700  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 876  
Sunroof 704  
Cargo mat   95
Cargo cover   124
Polished alloy wheels   565
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 6,580 2,520
Options (change) 6,110 2,394
Destination 750 1,245
Total Price $31,530 $49,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,776
Model Year20132021
ModelEncoreExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4300hp I4
TransmissionT6A10
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/55-20
Total Price$31,530$49,020
Adjustments for Features0-4,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,530$44,675

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132021
ModelEncoreExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed automatic $1400
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,115$9,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-323

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132021
ModelEncoreExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in119.1 in
Length168.4 in198.8 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.847.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
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 seat100Yes
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
Total Requested309078%
Total Not Requested89022%

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