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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: $20,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,897

Buick Encore   
Difference: $18,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesEncore
Trim328d330iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $24,365
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $23,390
Luxury Design 0 0  
Convenience Tier 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Driving Assistance Package 500 500  
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 395
Apple CarPlay support 300 300  
Blind spot warning system 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Premium Group     6,150
Navigation system     495
Sunroof     900
Luxury Design 0 0  
Convenience Tier 780 780  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690  
Driving Assistance Package 460 460  
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 359
Apple CarPlay support 275 275  
Blind spot warning system 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Premium Group     5,904
Navigation system     450
Sunroof     819
Options (change) 7,990 7,990 7,940
Options (change) 7,350 7,350 7,532
Destination 995 995 975
Total Price $54,935 $53,435 $33,280
Total Invoice $51,760 $50,365 $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: $14,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,421
Model Year201820182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesEncore
Trim328d330iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4138hp 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$54,935$53,435$33,280
Adjustments for Features-5,255-5,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,680$48,080$33,280
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0
Total Invoice$51,760$50,365$31,897
Adjustments for Features-4,951-5,0470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,809$45,318$31,897
Cost Above Minimum$1,491$0$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201820182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesEncore
Trim328d330iBase
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 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
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 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
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 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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$9,885$9,985$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,255$5,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,951-5,0470

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesEncore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in100.6 in
Length182.0 in168.4 in
Width71.3 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,663 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 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

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 warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested360081%
Total Not Requested83019%

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