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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: $8,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,897

Buick Encore   
Difference: $6,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelEncore3-Series
TrimBase325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,365 $34,600
Base Invoice $23,390 $31,665
Premium Group 6,150  
Navigation system 495 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 475
Sunroof 900  
Premium Package   2,900
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio   595
Premium Group 5,904  
Navigation system 450 1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 430
Sunroof 819  
Premium Package   2,640
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio   540
Options (change) 7,940 6,820
Options (change) 7,532 6,205
Destination 975 695
Total Price $33,280 $42,115
Total Invoice $31,897 $38,565

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,756
Model Year20182006
ModelEncore3-Series
TrimBase325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4215hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$33,280$42,115
Adjustments for Features-1,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,145$42,115
Total Invoice$31,897$38,565
Adjustments for Features-1,0880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,809$38,565

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182006
ModelEncore3-Series
TrimBase325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,955$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0880

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See a complete comparison of Buick Encore vs. BMW 3-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182006
ModelEncore3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.6 in108.7 in
Length168.4 in178.2 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height65.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.8 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.4 ft358.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Encore vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested275062%
Total Not Requested168038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested215075%
Total Not Requested72525%

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