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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: $12,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,743

Buick Encore   
Difference: $12,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEncore
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $24,365
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $23,390
Safe and Smart Package 1,295 1,295    
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100 100  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 140
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 245
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Experience Buick Package       1,940
Premium Group       6,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)       395
Safe and Smart Package 1,230 1,230    
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 127
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 223
Polished alloy wheels 565      
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Experience Buick Package       1,765
Premium Group       5,904
Metallic paint (extra cost)       359
Options (change) 4,075 3,480 490 8,870
Options (change) 3,871 3,306 466 8,378
Destination 995 995 995 975
Total Price $47,160 $50,425 $55,425 $34,210
Total Invoice $45,062 $48,184 $52,973 $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: $7,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,475
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEncore
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$47,160$50,425$55,425$34,210
Adjustments for Features-5,070-6,495-10,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,090$43,930$44,890$34,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$2,800$0
Total Invoice$45,062$48,184$52,973$32,743
Adjustments for Features-4,844-6,206-10,0690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,218$41,978$42,904$32,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$2,686$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEncore
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,710$12,135$16,175$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,070$6,495$10,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,844-6,206-10,0690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in100.6 in
Length198.3 in168.4 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested92554%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested92554%

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 wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested399090%
Total Not Requested44010%

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