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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: $9,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,743

Buick Encore   
Difference: $7,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerEncore
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $24,365
Base Invoice $34,952 $23,390
Blind spot warning system 495  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 140
Roof rack crossbars 120 245
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Package 301A 2,250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Experience Buick Package   1,940
Premium Group   6,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Blind spot warning system 421  
Cargo cover 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 127
Roof rack crossbars 106 223
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Package 301A 1,913  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Experience Buick Package   1,765
Premium Group   5,904
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 5,265 8,870
Options (change) 4,481 8,378
Destination 825 975
Total Price $43,625 $34,210
Total Invoice $40,258 $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: $7,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,794
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerEncore
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$43,625$34,210
Adjustments for Features-1,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,760$34,210
Total Invoice$40,258$32,743
Adjustments for Features-1,7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,537$32,743

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerEncore
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$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
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,455$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in100.6 in
Length197.1 in168.4 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested72538%
Total Not Requested120062%

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 net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested324073%
Total Not Requested119027%

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