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Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,535

Buick Encore   
Difference: $5,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerEncore
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $24,200
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $23,232
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795
Sunroof 850 850 800
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Premium Group     3,990
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 700
Sunroof 723 723 704
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Premium Group     3,830
Options (change) 5,440 3,740 5,585
Options (change) 4,625 3,180 5,234
Destination 645 645 750
Total Price $36,285 $36,900 $30,535
Total Invoice $32,788 $33,403 $29,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,064
Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerEncore
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/55-18
Total Price$36,285$36,900$30,535
Adjustments for Features00-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,285$36,900$27,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,788$33,403$29,216
Adjustments for Features00-2,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,788$33,403$26,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerEncore
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
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
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
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
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,850$2,850$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,492

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20062013
ModelExplorerEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in100.6 in
Length193.4 in168.4 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height72.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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 alert200No
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 start150No
Total Requested245062%
Total Not Requested153038%

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