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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: $33,280

Buick Encore   
Difference: $20,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,897

Buick Encore   
Difference: $18,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelEncore3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,365 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $23,390 $43,415 $42,020
Premium Group 6,150    
Navigation system 495    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 550 550
Sunroof 900    
Driving Assistance Package   500 500
Convenience Tier   850 850
Premium Tier   2,900 2,900
Luxury Design   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Heated steering wheel   190 190
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Premium Group 5,904    
Navigation system 450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 505 505
Sunroof 819    
Driving Assistance Package   460 460
Convenience Tier   780 780
Premium Tier   2,670 2,670
Luxury Design   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Heated steering wheel   175 175
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 7,940 7,990 7,990
Options (change) 7,532 7,350 7,350
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $33,280 $54,935 $53,435
Total Invoice $31,897 $51,760 $50,365

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,421
Model Year201820182018
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$33,280$54,935$53,435
Adjustments for Features0-5,255-5,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,280$49,680$48,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$31,897$51,760$50,365
Adjustments for Features0-4,951-5,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,897$46,809$45,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,491$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820182018
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 start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
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
Vehicle health reports$0  
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
Ionizing air filtration$50  
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  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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$4,630$9,885$9,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,255$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,951-5,047

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelEncore3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.6 in110.6 in
Length168.4 in182.0 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height65.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 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 Room52.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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 warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested360081%
Total Not Requested83019%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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