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Buick Encore vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,685

Buick Encore Sport Touring   
Difference: $10,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,469

Buick Encore Sport Touring   
Difference: $9,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelEncoreEncorei3
TrimBaseSport TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,365 $25,565 $44,450
Base Invoice $23,390 $24,542 $42,020
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395 700
Navigation system 495 850  
Preferred II Group 2,500    
Sunroof 900 900 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359 645
Navigation system 450 774  
Preferred II Group 2,400    
Sunroof 819 819 920
Options (change) 4,290 2,145 1,700
Options (change) 4,028 1,952 1,565
Destination 975 975 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $29,630 $28,685 $39,645
Total Invoice $28,393 $27,469 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore Sport Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,494
Model Year201820182017
ModelEncoreEncorei3
TrimBaseSport TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4168hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-18155/70-19
Total Price$29,630$28,685$39,645
Adjustments for Features-4000-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,230$28,685$39,520
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0
Total Invoice$28,393$27,469$37,080
Adjustments for Features-3830-117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,010$27,469$36,963
Cost Above Minimum$541$0$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW i3

Model Year201820182017
ModelEncoreEncorei3
TrimBaseSport TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,050$5,650$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-3830-117

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182017
ModelEncorei3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in101.2 in
Length168.4 in157.4 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height65.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Preferred II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested47541%
Total Not Requested67559%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore Sport Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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