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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: $31,080

Buick Encore Sport Touring   
Difference: $8,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,723

Buick Encore Sport Touring   
Difference: $7,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
Modeli3EncoreEncore
TrimBaseBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $24,365 $25,565
Base Invoice $42,020 $23,390 $24,542
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 395 395
Sunroof 1,000 900 900
1.4L I4   895 895
Preferred II Group   2,500  
Navigation system   495 850
AWD   1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 359 359
Sunroof 920 819 819
1.4L I4   814 814
Preferred II Group   2,400  
Navigation system   450 774
AWD   1,440 1,440
Options (change) 1,700 6,685 4,540
Options (change) 1,565 6,282 4,206
Destination 995 975 975
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $32,025 $31,080
Total Invoice $37,080 $30,647 $29,723

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore Sport Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,040
Model Year201720182018
Modeli3EncoreEncore
TrimBaseBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp E153hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)129/106 MPG26/31 MPG26/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$39,645$32,025$31,080
Adjustments for Features0-2,160-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$29,865$29,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0
Total Invoice$37,080$30,647$29,723
Adjustments for Features0-2,067-1,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,080$28,580$28,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201720182018
Modeli3EncoreEncore
TrimBaseBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Engine-block heater $35$35
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,775$7,935$7,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,160$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,067-1,683

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20172018
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 Weight2,961 lb.3,358 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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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested120087%
Total Not Requested18513%
Preferred II 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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested47541%
Total Not Requested67559%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore Sport Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested120087%
Total Not Requested18513%

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