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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: $33,925

Buick Encore   
Difference: $18,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,484

Buick Encore   
Difference: $15,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelEncoreDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $43,175 $50,675
Base Invoice $23,390 $40,369 $47,381
Premium Group 6,150    
Experience Buick Package 1,940    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
Front buckets   0  
Navigation system   2,145 1,945
Sun and Sound Package   740  
Luxury II Package   3,500  
Luxury Collection   895  
Blind spot warning system   395  
Lane departure warning   295 295
Sunroof     1,200
Premium Group 5,904    
Experience Buick Package 1,765    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Engine-block heater 91 83 83
Front buckets   0  
Navigation system   1,780 1,614
Sun and Sound Package   615  
Luxury II Package   3,272  
Luxury Collection   743  
Blind spot warning system   328  
Lane departure warning   245 245
Sunroof     996
Options (change) 8,585 8,070 3,540
Options (change) 8,119 7,066 2,938
Destination 975 870 870
Total Price $33,925 $52,115 $55,085
Total Invoice $32,484 $48,305 $51,189

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,209
Model Year201820082008
ModelEncoreDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
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$33,925$52,115$55,085
Adjustments for Features-1,4500-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,475$52,115$52,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$870
Total Invoice$32,484$48,305$51,189
Adjustments for Features-1,3880-1,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,096$48,305$49,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$933

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year201820082008
ModelEncoreDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
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  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
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  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
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
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$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $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
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,150$3,700$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$0$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3880-1,951

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20182008
ModelEncoreDTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in115.6 in
Length168.4 in207.6 in
Width69.9 in74.8 in
Height65.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 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 Room52.6 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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 wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
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 lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested363082%
Total Not Requested80018%
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 V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Luxury II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested82543%
Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested580100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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