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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: $33,045

Buick Encore   
Difference: $23,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,643

Buick Encore   
Difference: $21,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
ModelEncoreDTSDTS
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,065 $54,825 $59,875
Base Invoice $23,102 $51,809 $56,581
Premium Group 5,720    
Experience Buick Package 1,940    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Driver Awareness Package   695  
Premium Group 5,492    
Experience Buick Package 1,765    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Driver Awareness Package   612  
Options (change) 8,055 695 0
Options (change) 7,616 612 0
Destination 925 920 920
Total Price $33,045 $56,440 $60,795
Total Invoice $31,643 $53,341 $57,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,794
Model Year201620112011
ModelEncoreDTSDTS
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum
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$33,045$56,440$60,795
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,945$56,440$58,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,855
Total Invoice$31,643$53,341$57,501
Adjustments for Features-960-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,547$53,341$55,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year201620112011
ModelEncoreDTSDTS
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
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
Power-folding mirrors $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
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
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$5,075$4,975$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-960-2,365

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20162011
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

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested343080%
Total Not Requested85020%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested2075100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%

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