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Buick Encore vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,280

Buick Encore   
Difference: $23,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,897

Buick Encore   
Difference: $21,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelEncoreX3X3
TrimBasexDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,365 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $23,390 $40,160 $51,180
Premium Group 6,150    
Navigation system 495    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 550 550
Sunroof 900    
Driving Assistance Package   900 900
Obstacle detection, rear   750  
Premium Tier   3,300 2,950
M Sport Design   4,100  
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof   1,200  
Premium Group 5,904    
Navigation system 450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 505 505
Sunroof 819    
Driving Assistance Package   830 830
Obstacle detection, rear   690  
Premium Tier   3,035 2,715
M Sport Design   3,770  
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,565
Panoramic sunroof   1,105  
Options (change) 7,940 12,950 6,550
Options (change) 7,532 11,915 6,030
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $33,280 $56,395 $61,845
Total Invoice $31,897 $53,070 $58,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,746
Model Year201820182018
ModelEncoreX3X3
TrimBasexDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$33,280$56,395$61,845
Adjustments for Features0-6,830-7,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,280$49,565$54,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,900
Total Invoice$31,897$53,070$58,205
Adjustments for Features0-6,427-6,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,897$46,643$51,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,616

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW X3

Model Year201820182018
ModelEncoreX3X3
TrimBasexDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
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
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0
Sunroof$900  
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,765$10,595$11,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,830$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,427-6,946

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
ModelEncoreX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in112.8 in
Length168.4 in185.9 in
Width69.9 in74.4 in
Height65.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft362.7 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 mat40Yes
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, rear100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested374084%
Total Not Requested69016%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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 Requested102547%
Total Not Requested114053%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested1005%
Total Not Requested175095%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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 Requested102547%
Total Not Requested114053%

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