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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: $32,685

Buick Encore   
Difference: $5,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,229

Buick Encore   
Difference: $4,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
ModelEncoreExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,065 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $23,102 $29,319 $32,901
Experience Buick Package 1,940    
Premium Group 5,370    
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 245    
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Remote start   385 385
Sunroof   850 850
Experience Buick Package 1,707    
Premium Group 5,156    
All-weather floor mats 123 64 64
Roof rack crossbars 216    
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Remote start   327 327
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 7,695 6,135 3,305
Options (change) 7,202 5,216 2,810
Destination 925 815 815
Total Price $32,685 $38,565 $39,670
Total Invoice $31,229 $35,350 $36,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,385
Model Year201520092009
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)215/55-18255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$32,685$38,565$39,670
Adjustments for Features-2,8250-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,860$38,565$37,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$0
Total Invoice$31,229$35,350$36,526
Adjustments for Features-2,6990-1,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,530$35,350$34,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520092009
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
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
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  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$6,080$3,255$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6990-1,611

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152009
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

Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels250No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested157586%
Total Not Requested25014%
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 warning200No
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested260061%
Total Not Requested168039%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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