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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: $33,540

Buick Encore   
Difference: $11,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,093

Buick Encore   
Difference: $11,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelEncoreExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,065 $41,300 $52,970
Base Invoice $23,102 $39,442 $50,587
Premium Group 5,720    
Experience Buick Package 1,940    
Roof rack crossbars 245 140 140
Cargo tray 110 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650  
Cargo cover   130 130
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Premium Group 5,492    
Experience Buick Package 1,765    
Roof rack crossbars 223 133 133
Cargo tray 100 95 95
All-weather floor mats 127 71 71
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619  
Cargo cover   124 124
Polished alloy wheels   565  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 8,550 3,285 445
Options (change) 8,066 3,122 423
Destination 925 945 945
Total Price $33,540 $45,530 $54,360
Total Invoice $32,093 $43,509 $51,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,746
Model Year201620162016
ModelEncoreExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,540$45,530$54,360
Adjustments for Features0-3,840-10,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,540$41,690$44,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,440
Total Invoice$32,093$43,509$51,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,670-9,777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,093$39,839$42,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,339

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162016
ModelEncoreExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,040$9,880$16,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,840$10,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,670-9,777

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
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

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested50024%

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 seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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