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Buick Encore vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,530

Buick Encore   
Difference: $4,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,092

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelEncoreSorento
TrimBaseSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,200 $33,150
Base Invoice $23,232 $31,125
Premium Group 3,990  
Navigation system 795  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 995  
Sunroof 800  
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Cargo cover   125
Remote start   350
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Premium Group 3,830  
Navigation system 700  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 876  
Sunroof 704  
Cargo net   40
Floor mats   95
Cargo cover   100
Remote start   280
Panoramic sunroof   1,340
Options (change) 6,580 2,140
Options (change) 6,110 1,855
Destination 750 800
Total Price $31,530 $36,090
Total Invoice $30,092 $33,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,033
Model Year20132012
ModelEncoreSorento
TrimBaseSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/60-18
Total Price$31,530$36,090
Adjustments for Features0-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,530$35,390
Total Invoice$30,092$33,780
Adjustments for Features0-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,092$33,125

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20132012
ModelEncoreSorento
TrimBaseSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,265$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-655

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20132012
ModelEncoreSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in183.9 in
Width69.9 in74.2 in
Height65.2 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.837.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft372.5 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 system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested254064%
Total Not Requested144036%

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