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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: $18,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,897

Buick Encore   
Difference: $16,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelEncore3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,365 $44,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $23,390 $42,020 $40,625
Premium Group 6,150    
Navigation system 495 1,950 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 700 700
Sunroof 900    
Luxury Package   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Premium Package   1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Heated front seats   500 500
Premium Group 5,904    
Navigation system 450 1,775 1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 645 645
Sunroof 819    
Luxury Package   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Premium Package   1,565 1,565
Driver Assistance Package   875 875
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Heated front seats   460 460
Options (change) 7,940 7,550 7,550
Options (change) 7,532 6,930 6,930
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $33,280 $52,995 $51,495
Total Invoice $31,897 $49,945 $48,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,830
Model Year201820172017
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$52,995$51,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,955-4,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,280$49,040$47,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$31,897$49,945$48,550
Adjustments for Features0-3,727-3,823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,897$46,218$44,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,491$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820172017
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
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
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
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$5,330$9,285$9,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,955$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,727-3,823

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182017
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 warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
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 wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested290065%
Total Not Requested153035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested1900100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested1900100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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