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Buick Encore vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,535

Buick Encore   
Difference: $5,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelEncoreRX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,200 $32,260
Base Invoice $23,232 $29,878
Premium Group 3,990  
Sunroof 800  
Navigation system 795 2,000
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire   395
Premium Group 3,830  
Sunroof 704  
Navigation system 700 1,720
Cargo net   32
Cargo mat   36
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 5,585 2,485
Options (change) 5,234 2,108
Destination 750 795
Total Price $30,535 $35,540
Total Invoice $29,216 $32,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,440
Model Year20132011
ModelEncoreRX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,535$35,540
Adjustments for Features-4,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,485$35,540
Total Invoice$29,216$32,781
Adjustments for Features-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,341$32,781

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132011
ModelEncoreRX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,625$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8750

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132011
ModelEncoreRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.6 in106.4 in
Length168.4 in175.6 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height65.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested195549%
Total Not Requested202551%

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