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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: $32,725

Buick Encore   
Difference: $14,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,227

Buick Encore   
Difference: $13,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelExplorerEncore
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $24,160
Base Invoice $40,196 $23,194
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo mat 100  
Roof rack crossbars 140 245
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Navigation system   795
Premium Group   4,805
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   995
Sunroof   800
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
Cargo cover 124  
Cargo mat 95  
Roof rack crossbars 133 216
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Polished alloy wheels 565  
Navigation system   700
Premium Group   4,612
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   876
Sunroof   704
Options (change) 3,955 7,640
Options (change) 3,757 7,108
Destination 995 925
Total Price $47,040 $32,725
Total Invoice $44,948 $31,227

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,566
Model Year20182014
ModelExplorerEncore
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4138hp 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$47,040$32,725
Adjustments for Features-5,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,645$32,725
Total Invoice$44,948$31,227
Adjustments for Features-5,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,793$31,227

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182014
ModelExplorerEncore
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
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-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,085$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1550

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182014
ModelExplorerEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in100.6 in
Length198.3 in168.4 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.7 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 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.7 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
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested389091%
Total Not Requested3909%

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