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Buick Encore vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,535

Buick Encore   
Difference: $22,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Buick Encore   
Difference: $20,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelEncore3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,200 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $23,232 $43,415 $42,020
Premium Group 3,990    
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 800    
Driving Assistance Package   500 500
Convenience Tier   850 850
Premium Tier   2,900 2,900
Luxury Design   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated steering wheel   190 190
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Premium Group 3,830    
Navigation system 700    
Sunroof 704    
Driving Assistance Package   460 460
Convenience Tier   780 780
Premium Tier   2,670 2,670
Luxury Design   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Heated steering wheel   175 175
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 5,585 7,190 7,190
Options (change) 5,234 6,615 6,615
Destination 750 995 995
Total Price $30,535 $54,135 $52,635
Total Invoice $29,216 $51,025 $49,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,270
Model Year201320182018
ModelEncore3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,535$54,135$52,635
Adjustments for Features0-5,355-5,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,535$48,780$47,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$29,216$51,025$49,630
Adjustments for Features0-5,047-5,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,216$45,978$44,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,492$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320182018
ModelEncore3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,505$9,860$9,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,355$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,047-5,144

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132018
ModelEncore3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.6 in110.6 in
Length168.4 in182.0 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height65.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

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 alert200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested330083%
Total Not Requested68017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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