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Buick Encore vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,760

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $1,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,685

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $1,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelEncoreLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimBaseCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,065 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $23,102 $26,262 $30,599
Premium Group 5,720    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 900 900 900
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995 750 750
Driver Confidence Package   950  
MP3-compatible player   545  
Premium Group 5,492    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Engine-block heater 68 62 62
Sunroof 819 747 747
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 905 623 623
Driver Confidence Package   789  
MP3-compatible player   452  
Options (change) 8,085 3,220 1,725
Options (change) 7,643 2,673 1,432
Destination 925 750 750
Total Price $33,075 $31,760 $34,855
Total Invoice $31,670 $29,685 $32,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,506
Model Year201620082008
ModelEncoreLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimBaseCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$33,075$31,760$34,855
Adjustments for Features-4,6900-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,385$31,760$34,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,895
Total Invoice$31,670$29,685$32,781
Adjustments for Features-4,4910-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,179$29,685$32,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,908

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201620082008
ModelEncoreLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimBaseCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Front side airbags$350  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,740$1,050$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,690$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4910-188

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162008
ModelEncoreLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in110.5 in
Length168.4 in198.1 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height65.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.4 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Encore vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested264062%
Total Not Requested164038%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%

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