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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: $33,925

Buick Encore   
Difference: $24,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,484

Buick Encore   
Difference: $21,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelEncoreSTSSTSSTS
TrimBaseV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $46,410 $55,910 $80,160
Base Invoice $23,390 $43,393 $52,276 $73,448
Experience Buick Package 1,940      
Premium Group 6,150      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395      
Premium Luxury Collection   2,740 4,155  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC   8,600    
Sunroof       1,200
Experience Buick Package 1,765      
Premium Group 5,904      
Engine-block heater 91 83 83 83
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359      
Premium Luxury Collection   2,274 3,449  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC   7,138    
Sunroof       996
Options (change) 8,585 11,440 4,255 1,300
Options (change) 8,119 9,495 3,532 1,079
Destination 975 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $33,925 $58,625 $60,940 $84,335
Total Invoice $32,484 $53,663 $56,583 $77,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,019
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelEncoreSTSSTSSTS
TrimBaseV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 15300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/50-18235/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$33,925$58,625$60,940$84,335
Adjustments for Features-1,315-1,5500-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,610$57,075$60,940$81,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,865$24,745
Total Invoice$32,484$53,663$56,583$77,402
Adjustments for Features-1,259-1,4190-2,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,225$52,244$56,583$75,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,339$22,850

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year2018200920092009
ModelEncoreSTSSTSSTS
TrimBaseV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player$50   
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0 $0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 $350
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,865$7,100$5,550$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$1,550$0$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,259-1,4190-2,308

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20182009
ModelEncoreSTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in116.4 in
Length168.4 in196.7 in
Width69.9 in72.6 in
Height65.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 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 Room52.6 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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

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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested344078%
Total Not Requested99022%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Headlight washers50No
235/50WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested164027%
Total Not Requested432573%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175056%
Total Not Requested137544%

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