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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: $33,640

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $325

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,722

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelTaurusEncore
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $24,365
Base Invoice $25,388 $23,390
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Navigation system 1,995  
Stability control 495  
Satellite radio 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 140
Sunroof 895  
Remote start 395  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695  
Experience Buick Package   1,940
Premium Group   6,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Navigation system 1,736  
Stability control 431  
Satellite radio 170  
All-weather floor mats 57 127
Sunroof 779  
Remote start 343  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605  
Experience Buick Package   1,765
Premium Group   5,904
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 5,220 8,625
Options (change) 4,534 8,155
Destination 800 975
Total Price $33,640 $33,965
Total Invoice $30,722 $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: $3,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,022
Model Year20082018
ModelTaurusEncore
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$33,640$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,640$29,975
Total Invoice$30,722$32,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,722$28,700

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082018
ModelTaurusEncore
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Total Value of Features$2,775$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082018
ModelTaurusEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in100.6 in
Length200.4 in168.4 in
Width74.5 in69.9 in
Height61.5 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.248.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested254057%
Total Not Requested189043%

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