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BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,755

Buick Encore   
Difference: $11,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,411

Buick Encore   
Difference: $9,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
Model3-SeriesEncore
Trim328iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $24,065
Base Invoice $31,740 $23,102
Premium Package 3,350  
Navigation system 2,100 495
iPod integration 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium Group   5,370
Sunroof   900
Premium Package 3,050  
Navigation system 1,910 436
iPod integration 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium Group   5,156
Sunroof   792
Options (change) 7,845 6,765
Options (change) 7,140 6,384
Destination 825 925
Total Price $43,170 $31,755
Total Invoice $39,705 $30,411

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,722
Model Year20082015
Model3-SeriesEncore
Trim328iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-18
Total Price$43,170$31,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,170$29,220
Total Invoice$39,705$30,411
Adjustments for Features0-2,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,705$27,983

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082015
Model3-SeriesEncore
Trim328iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
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
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$3,795$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,428

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082015
Model3-SeriesEncore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in100.6 in
Length178.2 in168.4 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height55.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested205072%
Total Not Requested80028%

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 net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
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 wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested265062%
Total Not Requested163038%

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