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Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,120

Buick Encore   
Difference: $16,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,711

Buick Encore   
Difference: $15,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelEncoreTraverseTraverse
TrimBasePremierHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,065 $44,450 $52,050
Base Invoice $23,102 $42,228 $49,448
Premium Group 5,720    
Experience Buick Package 1,940    
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Sunroof   1,400  
4WD   1,775  
Class III trailer hitch   650  
Driver Confidence II Package   475  
Premium Group 5,492    
Experience Buick Package 1,765    
Engine-block heater 68 91 91
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Sunroof   1,274  
4WD   1,731  
Class III trailer hitch   592  
Driver Confidence II Package   432  
Options (change) 8,130 4,400 100
Options (change) 7,684 4,120 91
Destination 925 945 945
Total Price $33,120 $49,795 $53,095
Total Invoice $31,711 $47,293 $50,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,622
Model Year201620182018
ModelEncoreTraverseTraverse
TrimBasePremierHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$33,120$49,795$53,095
Adjustments for Features0-6,275-8,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,120$43,520$44,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,400
Total Invoice$31,711$47,293$50,484
Adjustments for Features0-5,960-7,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,711$41,333$42,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,378

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201620182018
ModelEncoreTraverseTraverse
TrimBasePremierHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Traffic information $25$25
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,705$10,980$12,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,275$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,960-7,773

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162018
ModelEncoreTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in120.9 in
Length168.4 in204.3 in
Width69.9 in78.6 in
Height65.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.4,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.858.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft398.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested350082%
Total Not Requested78018%
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
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%

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