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BMW i3 vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,360

Buick Encore 1SV   
Difference: $10,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,209

Buick Encore 1SV   
Difference: $7,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201820182018
Modeli3EncoreEncoreEncore
TrimBase1SVBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,350 $22,990 $24,365 $25,565
Base Invoice $38,220 $22,875 $23,390 $24,542
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 395 395 395
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 359 359 359
Options (change) 550 395 395 395
Options (change) 500 359 359 359
Destination 925 975 975 975
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $35,325 $24,360 $25,735 $26,935
Total Invoice $32,145 $24,209 $24,724 $25,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore 1SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,822
Model Year2014201820182018
Modeli3EncoreEncoreEncore
TrimBase1SVBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp E138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA1T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/55-18215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$35,325$24,360$25,735$26,935
Adjustments for Features-1250-150-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,200$24,360$25,585$26,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225$2,150
Total Invoice$32,145$24,209$24,724$25,876
Adjustments for Features-1140-144-408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,031$24,209$24,580$25,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$371$1,259

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2014201820182018
Modeli3EncoreEncoreEncore
TrimBase1SVBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Heat pump$250   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system$600   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,425$5,300$5,450$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$150$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1140-144-408

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20142018
Modeli3Encore
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in100.6 in
Length157.4 in168.4 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height62.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft348.4 ft3

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