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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: $13,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,229

Buick Encore   
Difference: $12,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelEncoreExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,065 $41,675
Base Invoice $23,102 $39,800
Experience Buick Package 1,940  
Premium Group 5,370  
Roof rack crossbars 245 140
All-weather floor mats 140 120
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650
Cargo mat   100
Cargo cover   130
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Experience Buick Package 1,707  
Premium Group 5,156  
Roof rack crossbars 216 133
All-weather floor mats 123 114
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619
Cargo mat   95
Cargo cover   124
Polished alloy wheels   565
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Options (change) 7,695 3,330
Options (change) 7,202 3,165
Destination 925 945
Total Price $32,685 $45,950
Total Invoice $31,229 $43,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,816
Model Year20152017
ModelEncoreExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4280hp I4
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$32,685$45,950
Adjustments for Features0-4,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,685$41,905
Total Invoice$31,229$43,910
Adjustments for Features0-3,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,229$40,045

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152017
ModelEncoreExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote app$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 
Inflatable rear seat belts $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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
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 
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
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-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,400$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,865

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152017
ModelEncoreExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in112.6 in
Length168.4 in198.3 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft381.7 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
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 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 Requested343080%
Total Not Requested85020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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