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Ford Freestar vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Freestar vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,950

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,982

Buick Encore   
Difference: $986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelFreestarEncore
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $23,655 $24,200
Base Invoice $21,835 $23,232
Appearance Package 695  
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695  
Console without shifter 150  
Rear spoiler 290  
Premium Package 995  
Appearance Package 591  
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591  
Console without shifter 128  
Rear spoiler 247  
Premium Package 846  
Options (change) 2,825 0
Options (change) 2,403 0
Destination 730 750
Total Price $27,210 $24,950
Total Invoice $24,968 $23,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,000
Model Year20062013
ModelFreestarEncore
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine193hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16215/55-18
Total Price$27,210$24,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,210$23,895
Total Invoice$24,968$23,982
Adjustments for Features0-1,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,968$22,968

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20062013
ModelFreestarEncore
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Conversation mirror$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$3,845$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,014

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20062013
ModelFreestarEncore
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.8 in100.6 in
Length201.0 in168.4 in
Width76.4 in69.9 in
Height70.6 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,295 lb.3,190 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestar SE

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Bodyside cladding275Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/60R16 tires400No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested65036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear heat ducts50No
Conversation mirror25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Alarm100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested52533%
Total Not Requested105067%

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