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BMW i8 vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,855

Buick Encore   
Difference: $111,747

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,619

Buick Encore   
Difference: $103,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
Modeli8Encore
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $143,400 $24,065
Base Invoice $134,040 $23,102
Giga World 2,000  
Premium Group   5,370
Navigation system   495
Giga World 1,840  
Premium Group   5,156
Navigation system   436
Options (change) 2,000 5,865
Options (change) 1,840 5,592
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $30,855
Total Invoice $133,082 $29,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $107,687
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,674
Model Year20172015
Modeli8Encore
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine357hp I3 PiH138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20215/55-18
Total Price$142,602$30,855
Adjustments for Features-4,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,542$30,855
Total Invoice$133,082$29,619
Adjustments for Features-3,7890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,293$29,619

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20172015
Modeli8Encore
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
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
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,140$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7890

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20172015
Modeli8Encore
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in100.6 in
Length184.9 in168.4 in
Width76.5 in69.9 in
Height50.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.748.4 ft3

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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 system200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested307572%
Total Not Requested120528%

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