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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: $33,370

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $455

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,372

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelEncoreSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,365 $27,595 $32,395
Base Invoice $23,390 $26,155 $30,420
Experience Buick Package 1,940    
Premium Group 6,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Premium Package   1,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200
Limited Package   2,000  
Cargo net   40 40
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
Experience Buick Package 1,765    
Premium Group 5,904    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Premium Package   1,340  
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070
Limited Package   1,785  
Cargo net   32 32
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
Options (change) 8,485 4,980 1,480
Options (change) 8,028 4,422 1,297
Destination 975 795 795
Total Price $33,825 $33,370 $34,670
Total Invoice $32,393 $31,372 $32,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $430
Model Year201820112011
ModelEncoreSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$33,825$33,370$34,670
Adjustments for Features-1,5150-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,310$33,370$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625
Total Invoice$32,393$31,372$32,512
Adjustments for Features-1,4510-633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,942$31,372$31,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$507

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201820112011
ModelEncoreSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SX V6
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  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,815$5,300$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4510-633

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182011
ModelEncoreSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in183.9 in
Width69.9 in74.2 in
Height65.3 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 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 Room52.6 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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

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 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 filtration50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested214048%
Total Not Requested229052%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested77542%

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