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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: $33,380

Buick Encore   
Difference: $8,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,988

Buick Encore   
Difference: $7,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelEncoreTraverseTraverse
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,365 $32,760 $39,035
Base Invoice $23,390 $31,122 $37,083
Premium Group 6,150    
Navigation system 495 1,890 1,890
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Engine-block heater 100 75 75
Sunroof 900 1,400 1,400
Cargo cover   140 140
2LT Equipment Group   3,145  
Leather seating surfaces   1,525  
Premium Group 5,904    
Navigation system 450 1,663 1,663
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Engine-block heater 91 66 66
Sunroof 819 1,232 1,232
Cargo cover   123 123
2LT Equipment Group   2,987  
Leather seating surfaces   1,342  
Options (change) 8,040 8,175 3,505
Options (change) 7,623 7,413 3,084
Destination 975 825 825
Total Price $33,380 $41,760 $43,365
Total Invoice $31,988 $39,360 $40,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,818
Model Year201820122012
ModelEncoreTraverseTraverse
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$33,380$41,760$43,365
Adjustments for Features-4650-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,915$41,760$42,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930
Total Invoice$31,988$39,360$40,992
Adjustments for Features-4460-638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,542$39,360$40,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$994

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201820122012
ModelEncoreTraverseTraverse
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,090$4,625$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-4460-638

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182012
ModelEncoreTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in118.9 in
Length168.4 in205.0 in
Width69.9 in78.4 in
Height65.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.868.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft3116.4 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 warning200No
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 seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested264060%
Total Not Requested179040%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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