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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: $19,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,484

Buick Encore   
Difference: $17,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016201620162016
ModelEncoreCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $51,285 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995
Base Invoice $23,390 $48,208 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535
Experience Buick Package 1,940          
Premium Group 6,150          
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 495 495 495 495  
CD player, remote   250 250 250 250 250
Polished alloy wheels   600 750     900
Panoramic sunroof           1,250
Luxury Package           1,600
Experience Buick Package 1,765          
Premium Group 5,904          
Engine-block heater 91 88 88 88 88 88
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 436 436 436 436  
CD player, remote   220 220 220 220 220
Polished alloy wheels   528 660     792
Panoramic sunroof           1,100
Luxury Package           1,408
Options (change) 8,585 1,445 1,595 845 845 4,100
Options (change) 8,119 1,272 1,404 744 744 3,608
Destination 975 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $33,925 $53,725 $58,875 $62,525 $71,795 $90,090
Total Invoice $32,484 $50,475 $55,025 $58,479 $67,147 $84,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,042
Model Year201820162016201620162016
ModelEncoreCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$33,925$53,725$58,875$62,525$71,795$90,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-4,775-6,750-7,375-6,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,925$51,650$54,100$55,775$64,420$83,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,450$4,125$12,770$31,965
Total Invoice$32,484$50,475$55,025$58,479$67,147$84,138
Adjustments for Features0-1,949-4,463-6,313-6,898-6,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,484$48,526$50,562$52,166$60,249$78,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,036$3,640$11,723$29,565

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201820162016201620162016
ModelEncoreCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0$0
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200 
Backup collision intervention   $150$150 
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150$150
Performance traction management     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200   $200
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo mat$40     
Rear seat pass-through $100$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$250
Rear wiper$175     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500
Differential cooler     $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$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$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof$900     
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
CD player$125     
CD player, remote $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Boost gauge    $75$75
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Folding passenger seat$150     
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$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 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,090$8,165$10,865$12,840$13,465$12,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$4,775$6,750$7,375$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,949-4,463-6,313-6,898-6,047

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182016
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

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

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