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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: $48,535

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,591

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerEnclave
TrimLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $38,980
Base Invoice $35,268 $37,031
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 301A 2,250  
Second-row buckets 750  
Second-row high console 100 300
AWD 2,000 2,000
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
255/55R20   300
2CXL Package   3,365
Class III trailer hitch   525
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
Navigation system   1,890
Sunroof   1,400
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 301A 1,913  
Second-row buckets 638  
Second-row high console 85 264
AWD 1,820 1,900
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
255/55R20   264
2CXL Package   3,197
Class III trailer hitch   462
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,139
Navigation system   1,663
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 9,855 11,075
Options (change) 8,498 10,121
Destination 825 810
Total Price $48,535 $50,865
Total Invoice $44,591 $47,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Enclave

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,248
Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerEnclave
TrimLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-20
Total Price$48,535$50,865
Adjustments for Features-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,580$50,865
Total Invoice$44,591$47,962
Adjustments for Features-8770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,714$47,962

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerEnclave
TrimLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,470$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerEnclave
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in118.9 in
Length197.1 in201.8 in
Width78.9 in79.0 in
Height70.4 in72.2 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in57.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft367.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3116.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested147577%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Buick Enclave CXL

255/55R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/55R20 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
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 sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2CXL Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72550%
Total Not Requested72550%

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