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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: $33,430

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,993

Buick Encore   
Difference: $704

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelExplorerExplorerEncore
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $24,065
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $23,102
Luxury Package 1,450    
235/65R18 695    
Cargo cover 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 140
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 245
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Remote start 385 385  
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Premium Group     5,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Experience Buick Package     1,940
Luxury Package 1,232    
235/65R18 591    
Cargo cover 77 77  
Satellite radio 166 166  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 127
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 223
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Remote start 326 326  
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Premium Group     5,492
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Experience Buick Package     1,765
Options (change) 6,085 3,685 8,440
Options (change) 5,172 3,132 7,966
Destination 735 735 925
Total Price $35,190 $35,535 $33,430
Total Invoice $32,697 $33,228 $31,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,269
Model Year200720072016
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)235/65-18235/65-18215/55-18
Total Price$35,190$35,535$33,430
Adjustments for Features00-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,190$35,535$30,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0
Total Invoice$32,697$33,228$31,993
Adjustments for Features00-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,697$33,228$29,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$531$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200720072016
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 app  $25
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
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 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,425$2,425$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,565

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20072016
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

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 warning200No
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 start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested260061%
Total Not Requested168039%
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%

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