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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: $28,475

Buick Encore   
Difference: $11,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,262

Buick Encore   
Difference: $9,818

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
Modeli3Encore
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $24,065
Base Invoice $42,020 $23,102
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000 900
Navigation system   495
Convenience Group   2,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920 792
Navigation system   436
Convenience Group   2,007
Options (change) 1,700 3,485
Options (change) 1,565 3,235
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $39,645 $28,475
Total Invoice $37,080 $27,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,225
Model Year20172015
Modeli3Encore
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp E138hp I4
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/55-18
Total Price$39,645$28,475
Adjustments for Features0-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$28,050
Total Invoice$37,080$27,262
Adjustments for Features0-407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,080$26,855

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20172015
Modeli3Encore
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,575$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-407

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20172015
Modeli3Encore
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in100.6 in
Length157.4 in168.4 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height62.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.13.7 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 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested47541%
Total Not Requested67559%

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