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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: $15,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,897

Buick Encore   
Difference: $13,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelEncore3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,365 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $23,390 $38,315 $39,695
Premium Group 6,150    
Navigation system 495 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 550 550
Sunroof 900    
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Heated front seats   500 500
Premium Group 5,904    
Navigation system 450 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 500 500
Sunroof 819    
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 7,940 6,350 6,350
Options (change) 7,532 5,775 5,775
Destination 975 925 925
Total Price $33,280 $48,725 $50,225
Total Invoice $31,897 $45,015 $46,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,850
Model Year201820142014
ModelEncore3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D
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$48,725$50,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,455-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,280$46,270$47,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$31,897$45,015$46,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,268-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,897$42,747$44,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,473

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820142014
ModelEncore3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
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
Heated steering wheel$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
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure warning$200  
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
Roof rails$250  
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
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  
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
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
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$5,755$8,210$8,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,268-2,175

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182014
ModelEncore3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.6 in110.6 in
Length168.4 in182.1 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height65.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,546 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 warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Heated steering wheel100No
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
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 Requested290065%
Total Not Requested153035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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