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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: $33,280

Buick Encore   
Difference: $16,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,897

Buick Encore   
Difference: $14,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
Model3-Series3-SeriesEncore
Trim328i328dBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,950 $43,450 $24,365
Base Invoice $39,275 $40,655 $23,390
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 495
Premium Package 2,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 395
Heated front seats 500 500  
Premium Group     6,150
Sunroof     900
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 450
Premium Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 359
Heated front seats 455 455  
Premium Group     5,904
Sunroof     819
Options (change) 6,350 6,350 7,940
Options (change) 5,775 5,775 7,532
Destination 995 995 975
Total Price $49,295 $50,795 $33,280
Total Invoice $46,045 $47,425 $31,897

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,925
Model Year201520152018
Model3-Series3-SeriesEncore
Trim328i328dBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/55-18
Total Price$49,295$50,795$33,280
Adjustments for Features-2,380-2,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,915$48,515$33,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$46,045$47,425$31,897
Adjustments for Features-2,223-2,1290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,822$45,296$31,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,474$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201520152018
Model3-Series3-SeriesEncore
Trim328i328dBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
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 passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,160$8,060$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$2,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,223-2,1290

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20152018
Model3-SeriesEncore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in100.6 in
Length182.1 in168.4 in
Width71.3 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,546 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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 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 wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested290065%
Total Not Requested153035%

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