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Buick Encore vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,480

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,201

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelEncoreMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,365 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $23,390 $22,141 $22,378
Essence Group 4,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Cargo net 60 40 40
Cargo mat 35 50 50
Cargo tray 110 60 60
All-weather floor mats 140 80 80
Sunroof 900    
Navigation system 495    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Fog lights   325  
Remote start   350 350
Satellite radio   430 430
Essence Group 4,512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Cargo net 55 32 32
Cargo mat 32 40 40
Cargo tray 100 48 48
All-weather floor mats 127 64 64
Sunroof 819    
Navigation system 450    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Fog lights   260  
Remote start   280 280
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 6,835 1,610 1,285
Options (change) 6,454 1,288 1,028
Destination 975 795 795
Total Price $32,175 $25,555 $25,480
Total Invoice $30,819 $24,224 $24,201

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,239
Model Year201820122012
ModelEncoreMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$32,175$25,555$25,480
Adjustments for Features-3,850-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,325$25,205$25,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$30,819$24,224$24,201
Adjustments for Features-3,688-3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,131$23,892$24,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$309

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820122012
ModelEncoreMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25  
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
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  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$5,100$1,600$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,688-3320

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelEncoreMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in103.9 in
Length168.4 in177.4 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height65.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 Requested215070%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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