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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: $33,925

Buick Encore   
Difference: $20,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,484

Buick Encore   
Difference: $19,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelEncoreCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $51,995 $59,495 $71,095 $86,295
Base Invoice $23,390 $49,395 $56,520 $67,540 $81,980
Experience Buick Package 1,940        
Premium Group 6,150        
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 595 595 595  
Polished alloy wheels   600 600   900
Panoramic sunroof         1,450
Luxury Package         2,500
Experience Buick Package 1,765        
Premium Group 5,904        
Engine-block heater 91 89 89 89 89
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 530 530 530  
Polished alloy wheels   534 534   801
Panoramic sunroof         1,291
Luxury Package         2,225
Options (change) 8,585 1,295 1,295 695 4,950
Options (change) 8,119 1,153 1,153 619 4,406
Destination 975 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $33,925 $54,285 $61,785 $72,785 $93,240
Total Invoice $32,484 $51,543 $58,668 $69,154 $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: $18,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,203
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelEncoreCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$33,925$54,285$61,785$72,785$93,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,955-4,855-7,455-6,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,925$52,330$56,930$65,330$86,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600$13,000$34,355
Total Invoice$32,484$51,543$58,668$69,154$88,381
Adjustments for Features0-1,856-4,610-7,083-6,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,484$49,687$54,058$62,071$82,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,371$12,384$32,481

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelEncoreCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Backup collision intervention   $150 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0$0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25$25$25
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Performance traction management    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50    
Rear air vents $100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$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    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75$75
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Rear camera mirror  $200$200$200
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850    
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,140$8,095$10,995$13,595$12,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,955$4,855$7,455$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,856-4,610-7,083-6,213

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018
ModelEncoreCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in114.6 in
Length168.4 in195.5 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height65.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 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 Room52.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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 wheels500No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested50024%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested386587%
Total Not Requested56513%

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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