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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: $34,070

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,616

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelEncoreExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,365 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $23,390 $27,518 $29,578
Premium Group 6,150    
Experience Buick Package 1,940    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Roof rack crossbars 245 60 60
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
235/65R18   595  
Cargo cover   80 80
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Premium Group 5,904    
Experience Buick Package 1,765    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Roof rack crossbars 223 51 51
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
235/65R18   506  
Cargo cover   68 68
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 8,730 6,445 4,150
Options (change) 8,251 5,480 3,529
Destination 975 645 645
Total Price $34,070 $37,290 $37,310
Total Invoice $32,616 $33,643 $33,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,832
Model Year201820062006
ModelEncoreExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$34,070$37,290$37,310
Adjustments for Features-2,93000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$37,290$37,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$32,616$33,643$33,752
Adjustments for Features-2,80500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,811$33,643$33,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820062006
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  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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 
All-terrain tires  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,555$2,625$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,930$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,80500

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
ModelEncoreExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in113.7 in
Length168.4 in193.4 in
Width69.9 in73.7 in
Height65.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 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 Room52.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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 warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested255058%
Total Not Requested188042%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested150072%
Total Not Requested57528%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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