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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: $5,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,993

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016
ModelExplorerExplorerEncore
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $24,065
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $23,102
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140
Remote start 385 385  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Premium Group     5,720
Experience Buick Package     1,940
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Roof rack crossbars     245
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation system 1,696    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 127
Remote start 327 327  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Premium Group     5,492
Experience Buick Package     1,765
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Roof rack crossbars     223
Options (change) 4,450 3,305 8,440
Options (change) 3,783 2,809 7,966
Destination 815 815 925
Total Price $38,545 $40,400 $33,430
Total Invoice $35,642 $37,398 $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: $7,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,702
Model Year201020102016
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)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-18
Total Price$38,545$40,400$33,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,545$39,300$31,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,642$37,398$31,993
Adjustments for Features0-1,018-2,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,642$36,380$29,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$738$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201020102016
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
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
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,860$4,960$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018-2,053

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20102016
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200072%
Total Not Requested77528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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 audio75Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested50024%

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