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Ford Taurus vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,965

Buick Encore   
Difference: $6,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,520

Buick Encore   
Difference: $6,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTaurusTaurusEncore
TrimLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,105 $42,770 $24,365
Base Invoice $35,064 $40,418 $23,390
Navigation system 795 795  
Rear spoiler 275    
All-weather floor mats 90 90 140
Sunroof 995 995  
Polished alloy wheels 695    
Experience Buick Package     1,940
Premium Group     6,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Navigation system 755 755  
Rear spoiler 261    
All-weather floor mats 86 86 127
Sunroof 945 945  
Polished alloy wheels 660    
Experience Buick Package     1,765
Premium Group     5,904
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 2,850 1,880 8,625
Options (change) 2,707 1,786 8,155
Destination 875 875 975
Total Price $40,830 $45,525 $33,965
Total Invoice $38,646 $43,079 $32,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,806
Model Year201820182018
ModelTaurusTaurusEncore
TrimLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6365hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20215/55-18
Total Price$40,830$45,525$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,830$43,150$33,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,320$0
Total Invoice$38,646$43,079$32,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,247-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,646$40,832$31,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,186$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201820182018
ModelTaurusTaurusEncore
TrimLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$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$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,605$6,980$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,247-680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in100.6 in
Length202.9 in168.4 in
Width76.2 in69.9 in
Height60.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.148.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested321573%
Total Not Requested121527%

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