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BMW X3 vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,755

Buick Encore   
Difference: $14,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,411

Buick Encore   
Difference: $12,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelX3X3Encore
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $24,065
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $23,102
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 495
Panoramic sunroof 1,350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
App support 250 250  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Roof rails 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Premium Group     5,370
Sunroof     900
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 436
Panoramic sunroof 1,230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
App support 230 230  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Roof rails 230 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Premium Group     5,156
Sunroof     792
Options (change) 8,000 6,650 6,765
Options (change) 7,290 6,060 6,384
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $45,995 $50,245 $31,755
Total Invoice $42,495 $46,420 $30,411

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,631
Model Year201220122015
ModelX3X3Encore
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18215/55-18
Total Price$45,995$50,245$31,755
Adjustments for Features-490-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,505$48,805$31,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$0
Total Invoice$42,495$46,420$30,411
Adjustments for Features-453-1,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,042$45,090$30,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,048$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201220122015
ModelX3X3Encore
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
Heated steering wheel  $100
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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
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 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $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 
Total Value of Features$5,895$6,845$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$1,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-453-1,3300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122015
ModelX3Encore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in100.6 in
Length183.0 in168.4 in
Width74.1 in69.9 in
Height65.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested255060%
Total Not Requested173040%

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