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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: $34,320

Buick Encore   
Difference: $10,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,843

Buick Encore   
Difference: $8,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelEncoreExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,365 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $23,390 $35,528 $38,862
Experience Buick Package 1,940    
Premium Group 6,150    
Roof rack crossbars 245 135 135
Cargo tray 110 115 115
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Blind spot warning system   595  
Cargo cover   135 135
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Package 301A   2,600  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 401A     4,130
Experience Buick Package 1,765    
Premium Group 5,904    
Roof rack crossbars 223 118 118
Cargo tray 100 99 99
All-weather floor mats 127 66 66
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Blind spot warning system   519  
Cargo cover   118 118
Polished alloy wheels   519  
Package 301A   2,269  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Package 401A     3,604
Options (change) 8,980 5,845 6,185
Options (change) 8,478 5,100 5,397
Destination 975 895 895
Total Price $34,320 $44,840 $48,755
Total Invoice $32,843 $41,523 $45,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,305
Model Year201820142014
ModelEncoreExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,320$44,840$48,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,565-4,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,320$42,275$44,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,315
Total Invoice$32,843$41,523$45,154
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-3,857
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,843$39,148$41,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,149

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820142014
ModelEncoreExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSport
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  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
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 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
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
Total Value of Features$5,840$8,405$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,375-3,857

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182014
ModelEncoreExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in112.6 in
Length168.4 in197.1 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height65.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft380.7 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 wheels500No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested50024%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested334075%
Total Not Requested109025%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested82539%
Total Not Requested130061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested157549%
Total Not Requested162551%

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