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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: $33,430

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,993

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelEncoreExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,065 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $23,102 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Group 5,720    
Experience Buick Package 1,940    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
All-weather floor mats 140 55 55
Roof rack crossbars 245 115 115
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
255/50R20   1,325  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
Cargo cover   90 90
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Premium Group 5,492    
Experience Buick Package 1,765    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
All-weather floor mats 127 47 47
Roof rack crossbars 223 97 97
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
255/50R20   1,127  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
Cargo cover   77 77
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Options (change) 8,440 6,620 3,200
Options (change) 7,966 5,627 2,719
Destination 925 785 785
Total Price $33,430 $36,650 $36,380
Total Invoice $31,993 $33,685 $33,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,056
Model Year201620082008
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$33,430$36,650$36,380
Adjustments for Features-2,7150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,715$36,650$36,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0
Total Invoice$31,993$33,685$33,682
Adjustments for Features-2,5980-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,395$33,685$33,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620082008
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 
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  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
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$100
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  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
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$6,130$3,415$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5980-231

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
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

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%
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 Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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