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Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,865

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $5,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,125

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $6,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelEncoreEncoreEncoreCruze
Trim1SVBaseSport TouringLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,990 $24,365 $25,565 $16,800
Base Invoice $22,875 $23,390 $24,542 $16,212
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395 395  
Connectivity Package       275
6-speed shiftable automatic       995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359 359  
Connectivity Package       242
6-speed shiftable automatic       876
Options (change) 395 395 395 1,270
Options (change) 359 359 359 1,118
Destination 975 975 975 795
Total Price $24,360 $25,735 $26,935 $18,865
Total Invoice $24,209 $24,724 $25,876 $18,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,924
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelEncoreEncoreEncoreCruze
Trim1SVBaseSport TouringLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG22/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-18215/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$24,360$25,735$26,935$18,865
Adjustments for Features-3,180-3,330-3,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,180$22,405$23,330$18,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$2,150$0
Total Invoice$24,209$24,724$25,876$18,125
Adjustments for Features-3,160-3,199-3,4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,049$21,525$22,413$18,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$476$1,364$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelEncoreEncoreEncoreCruze
Trim1SVBaseSport TouringLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start  $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,625$4,775$5,050$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$3,330$3,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,160-3,199-3,4630

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182012
ModelEncoreCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in105.7 in
Length168.4 in181.0 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height65.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,237 lb.3,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LS

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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