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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: $34,210

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,743

Buick Encore   
Difference: $939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerEncore
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $24,365
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $23,390
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
255/50R20 1,325    
Cargo cover 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 140
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 245
Remote start 385 385  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Experience Buick Package     1,940
Premium Group     6,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
255/50R20 1,127    
Cargo cover 77 77  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 127
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 223
Remote start 326 326  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Experience Buick Package     1,765
Premium Group     5,904
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 6,620 3,200 8,870
Options (change) 5,627 2,719 8,378
Destination 785 785 975
Total Price $36,650 $36,380 $34,210
Total Invoice $33,685 $33,682 $32,743

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,307
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerEncore
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18215/55-18
Total Price$36,650$36,380$34,210
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,650$36,130$31,495
Cost Above Minimum$520$0$0
Total Invoice$33,685$33,682$32,743
Adjustments for Features0-231-2,599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,685$33,451$30,144
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200820082018
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$3,315$3,565$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-2,599

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082018
ModelExplorerEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in100.6 in
Length193.4 in168.4 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height72.8 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.0 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 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.8 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested270061%
Total Not Requested173039%

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