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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: $32,890

Buick Encore   
Difference: $6,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,410

Buick Encore   
Difference: $4,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusEncore
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,155 $24,065
Base Invoice $29,635 $23,102
Navigation system 1,850 495
All-weather floor mats 75 140
Sunroof 995 900
Remote start 425  
Package 303A 2,800  
Premium Group   5,370
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   995
Navigation system 1,610 436
All-weather floor mats 65 123
Sunroof 866 792
Remote start 398  
Package 303A 2,436  
Premium Group   5,156
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   876
Options (change) 6,145 7,900
Options (change) 5,375 7,383
Destination 795 925
Total Price $39,095 $32,890
Total Invoice $35,805 $31,410

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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: $5,703
Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusEncore
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/55-18
Total Price$39,095$32,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,095$31,520
Total Invoice$35,805$31,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,805$30,102

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusEncore
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
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 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,595$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,308

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in100.6 in
Length202.9 in168.4 in
Width76.2 in69.9 in
Height60.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.7 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 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.7 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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60023%
Total Not Requested197577%

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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested271563%
Total Not Requested156537%

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