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Buick Encore vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,120

Buick Encore   
Difference: $23,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,711

Buick Encore   
Difference: $21,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
ModelEncoreSTSSTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,065 $50,820 $56,380
Base Invoice $23,102 $48,024 $53,279
Premium Group 5,720    
Experience Buick Package 1,940    
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Premium Luxury Collection   4,600 2,840
Premium Group 5,492    
Experience Buick Package 1,765    
Engine-block heater 68 83 83
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Premium Luxury Collection   4,048 2,499
Options (change) 8,130 4,700 2,940
Options (change) 7,684 4,131 2,582
Destination 925 875 875
Total Price $33,120 $56,395 $60,195
Total Invoice $31,711 $53,030 $56,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,512
Model Year201620112011
ModelEncoreSTSSTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$33,120$56,395$60,195
Adjustments for Features-2,2900-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,830$56,395$57,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$31,711$53,030$56,736
Adjustments for Features-2,1930-2,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,518$53,030$54,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,420

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year201620112011
ModelEncoreSTSSTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Proximity key $250$250
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,090$4,800$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$0$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1930-2,286

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20162011
ModelEncoreSTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in116.4 in
Length168.4 in196.7 in
Width69.9 in72.6 in
Height65.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
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 Requested324076%
Total Not Requested104024%
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%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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