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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: $33,180

Buick Encore   
Difference: $11,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,799

Buick Encore   
Difference: $9,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
Model3-SeriesEncore
Trim328iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,150 $24,365
Base Invoice $34,380 $23,390
Premium Package 1,900  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Navigation system 2,100 495
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Heated front seats 500  
App support 250  
Roof rails 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 395
Premium Group   6,100
Sunroof   900
Premium Package 1,730  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Navigation system 1,910 450
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Heated front seats 455  
App support 230  
Roof rails 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 359
Premium Group   5,856
Sunroof   819
Options (change) 6,690 7,890
Options (change) 6,095 7,484
Destination 875 925
Total Price $44,715 $33,180
Total Invoice $41,350 $31,799

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,648
Model Year20112017
Model3-SeriesEncore
Trim328iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-18
Total Price$44,715$33,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,715$32,035
Total Invoice$41,350$31,799
Adjustments for Features0-1,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,350$30,702

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112017
Model3-SeriesEncore
Trim328iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$4,910$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,097

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112017
Model3-SeriesEncore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in100.6 in
Length178.2 in168.4 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height55.8 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 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 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.8 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?
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
Remote app25Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested117559%
Total Not Requested80041%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested290068%
Total Not Requested138032%

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