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Buick Encore vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,120

Buick Encore   
Difference: $18,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,711

Buick Encore   
Difference: $16,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelEncoreDTSDTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,065 $41,195 $49,695
Base Invoice $23,102 $38,517 $46,465
Experience Buick Package 1,940    
Premium Group 5,720    
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Luxury III Package   6,500  
Navigation system   1,795 1,795
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Polished alloy wheels     795
Experience Buick Package 1,765    
Premium Group 5,492    
Engine-block heater 68 83 83
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Luxury III Package   6,013  
Navigation system   1,490 1,490
Sunroof   996 996
Polished alloy wheels     660
Options (change) 8,130 9,595 3,890
Options (change) 7,684 8,582 3,229
Destination 925 795 795
Total Price $33,120 $51,585 $54,380
Total Invoice $31,711 $47,894 $50,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,494
Model Year201620062006
ModelEncoreDTSDTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$33,120$51,585$54,380
Adjustments for Features-3250-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,795$51,585$53,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,295
Total Invoice$31,711$47,894$50,489
Adjustments for Features-3110-464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,400$47,894$50,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,131

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year201620062006
ModelEncoreDTSDTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformance
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  
Remote app$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,500$5,175$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-3110-464

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20162006
ModelEncoreDTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in115.6 in
Length168.4 in207.6 in
Width69.9 in74.8 in
Height65.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft318.8 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 mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested313073%
Total Not Requested115027%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested173038%
Total Not Requested280062%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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