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Ford Explorer vs. Buick Enclave Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Buick Enclave Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,885

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,700

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerEnclave
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $35,455
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $33,150
Third-row seat 845 845  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
235/65R18 595    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295
Sunroof 850 850 1,300
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,045
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Driver Confidence Package     520
Class III trailer hitch     425
Second-row high console     250
Bose 10 speakers     980
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,195
Third-row seat 718 718  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
235/65R18 506    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,075
Sunroof 723 723 1,079
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,698
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Driver Confidence Package     432
Class III trailer hitch     353
Second-row high console     208
Bose 10 speakers     813
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     992
Options (change) 10,040 7,745 8,010
Options (change) 8,537 6,586 6,650
Destination 645 645 735
Total Price $40,885 $40,905 $44,200
Total Invoice $36,700 $36,809 $40,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Enclave

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,185
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerEnclave
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6275hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17255/60-19
Total Price$40,885$40,905$44,200
Adjustments for Features00-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,885$40,905$41,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$36,700$36,809$40,535
Adjustments for Features00-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,700$36,809$37,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerEnclave
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,975$2,975$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,650

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerEnclave
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in118.9 in
Length193.4 in201.8 in
Width73.7 in79.0 in
Height72.8 in72.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft318.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft367.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3116.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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 seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Buick Enclave CXL

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

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