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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: $17,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142021
ModelEncoreExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,160 $45,255
Premium Group 4,805  
Navigation system 795  
Roof rack crossbars 245 140
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 995  
Sunroof 800  
Safe and Smart Package   1,295
Cargo mat   100
Cargo cover   130
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Premium Group 4,612  
Navigation system 700  
Roof rack crossbars 216 133
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 876  
Sunroof 704  
Safe and Smart Package   1,230
Cargo mat   95
Cargo cover   124
Polished alloy wheels   565
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 7,640 3,955
Options (change) 7,108 3,757
Destination 925 1,245
Total Price $32,725 $50,455

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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: $12,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,790
Model Year20142021
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$32,725$50,455
Adjustments for Features0-5,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,725$44,760

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142021
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $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$4,690$10,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-565

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142021
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 wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200Yes
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested389091%
Total Not Requested3909%

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%

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