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Buick Encore vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,280

Buick Encore   
Difference: $21,937

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,897

Buick Encore   
Difference: $19,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelEncore5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $23,390 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Premium Group 6,150          
Navigation system 495          
Sunroof 900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 550 550 550 550  
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190  
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150 150
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450      
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300 300
Heated front seats           500
Wood trim           0
Premium Group 5,904          
Navigation system 450          
Sunroof 819          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 505 505 505 505  
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175  
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140 140
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335      
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275 275
Heated front seats           455
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 7,940 6,640 6,490 5,190 5,190 2,650
Options (change) 7,532 6,110 5,970 4,775 4,775 2,435
Destination 975 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $33,280 $60,035 $55,217 $63,885 $68,185 $77,045
Total Invoice $31,897 $56,515 $51,707 $60,110 $64,110 $72,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,635
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelEncore5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$33,280$60,035$55,217$63,885$68,185$77,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,615-3,390-3,615-5,565-7,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,280$56,420$51,827$60,270$62,620$69,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$17,253
Total Invoice$31,897$56,515$51,707$60,110$64,110$72,370
Adjustments for Features0-3,403-3,175-3,401-5,232-7,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,897$53,112$48,532$56,709$58,878$64,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,580$0$8,177$10,346$16,356

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelEncore5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Active noise reduction$0     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control    $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Rear side airbags$300     
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo mat$40     
Cargo net$40     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50     
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights     $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150     
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,755$8,370$8,145$8,370$10,320$12,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,615$3,390$3,615$5,565$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,403-3,175-3,401-5,232-7,482

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelEncore5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in117.1 in
Length168.4 in194.6 in
Width69.9 in73.5 in
Height65.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft318.7 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested370084%
Total Not Requested73016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested105064%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested105064%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested105064%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested105064%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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