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Buick Encore vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,620

Buick Encore   
Difference: $18,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,172

Buick Encore   
Difference: $17,418

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Model Year2015201220122012
ModelEncoreCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,065 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215
Base Invoice $23,102 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106
Experience Buick Package 1,940      
Premium Group 5,370      
Roof rack crossbars 245      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Performance Luxury Package   3,005    
Navigation System   2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350  
Polished alloy wheels   750   800
Roof rack   325 325 325
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Experience Buick Package 1,707      
Premium Group 5,156      
Roof rack crossbars 216      
Engine-block heater 66 88 88 88
Performance Luxury Package   2,644    
Navigation System   1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308  
Polished alloy wheels   660   704
Roof rack   286 286 286
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Options (change) 7,630 7,825 775 2,375
Options (change) 7,145 6,886 682 2,090
Destination 925 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,620 $52,910 $51,420 $67,785
Total Invoice $31,172 $49,540 $48,590 $63,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,329
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelEncoreCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$32,620$52,910$51,420$67,785
Adjustments for Features-540-640-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,080$52,270$50,780$67,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0$17,005
Total Invoice$31,172$49,540$48,590$63,391
Adjustments for Features-516-599-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,656$48,941$47,985$63,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$956$0$15,406

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2015201220122012
ModelEncoreCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rear side airbags$300   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Cargo organizer $100$100$100
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Headlight washers   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,605$6,705$6,705$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$640$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-516-599-6050

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152012
ModelEncoreCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.6 in113.4 in
Length168.4 in191.6 in
Width69.9 in72.6 in
Height65.2 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.4,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels250No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested157586%
Total Not Requested25014%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested290068%
Total Not Requested138032%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested87542%
Total Not Requested119058%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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