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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: $32,725

Buick Encore   
Difference: $11,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,227

Buick Encore   
Difference: $9,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelEncoreExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,160 $37,855
Base Invoice $23,194 $35,268
Premium Group 4,805  
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 800  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 995  
Roof rack crossbars 245 120
Blind spot warning system   595
Cargo cover   135
Polished alloy wheels   595
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Premium Group 4,612  
Navigation system 700  
Sunroof 704  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 876  
Roof rack crossbars 216 106
Blind spot warning system   506
Cargo cover   115
Polished alloy wheels   506
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 7,640 5,290
Options (change) 7,108 4,502
Destination 925 825
Total Price $32,725 $43,970
Total Invoice $31,227 $40,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,138
Model Year20142012
ModelEncoreExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$32,725$43,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,725$41,555
Total Invoice$31,227$40,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,227$38,365

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
ModelEncoreExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 
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$5,190$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,230

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
ModelEncoreExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in112.6 in
Length168.4 in197.1 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested314073%
Total Not Requested114027%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested72538%
Total Not Requested120062%

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