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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: $32,375

Buick Encore   
Difference: $21,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,956

Buick Encore   
Difference: $20,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelEncoreCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,065 $51,995 $59,495 $86,295
Base Invoice $23,102 $49,395 $56,520 $81,980
Experience Buick Package 1,940      
Premium Group 5,370      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595  
Polished alloy wheels   600 600 900
Panoramic sunroof       1,450
Luxury Package       2,500
Experience Buick Package 1,707      
Premium Group 5,156      
Engine-block heater 66 89 89 89
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530  
Polished alloy wheels   534 534 801
Panoramic sunroof       1,291
Luxury Package       2,225
Options (change) 7,385 1,295 1,295 4,950
Options (change) 6,929 1,153 1,153 4,406
Destination 925 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $32,375 $54,285 $61,785 $93,240
Total Invoice $30,956 $51,543 $58,668 $88,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,731
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelEncoreCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4268hp I4335hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$32,375$54,285$61,785$93,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,955-4,855-6,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,375$52,330$56,930$86,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600$34,355
Total Invoice$30,956$51,543$58,668$88,381
Adjustments for Features0-1,856-4,610-6,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,956$49,687$54,058$82,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,371$32,481

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2015201820182018
ModelEncoreCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Proximity key $250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
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 
Around view cameras  $500 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150
Performance traction management   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Differential cooler   $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Carbon fiber hood   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,940$7,895$10,795$12,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,955$4,855$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,856-4,610-6,213

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152018
ModelEncoreCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in114.6 in
Length168.4 in195.5 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height65.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft313.7 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested376588%
Total Not Requested51512%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%

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