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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: $32,015

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,628

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,669

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelEncoreRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,365 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $23,390 $24,458 $24,458
Essence Group 4,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Cargo net 60 40 40
Cargo mat 35 50 50
All-weather floor mats 140 78 78
Navigation system 495 2,000 2,000
Sunroof 900    
Grand Touring Package   5,335 4,635
Rear spoiler   360 360
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Essence Group 4,512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Cargo net 55 32 32
Cargo mat 32 36 36
All-weather floor mats 127 62 62
Navigation system 450 1,721 1,721
Sunroof 819    
Grand Touring Package   4,922 4,277
Rear spoiler   288 288
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Options (change) 6,725 8,258 7,558
Options (change) 6,354 7,381 6,736
Destination 925 650 650
Total Price $32,015 $35,343 $34,643
Total Invoice $30,669 $32,489 $31,844

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,028
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,402
Model Year201720082008
ModelEncoreRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,015$35,343$34,643
Adjustments for Features-4,675-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,340$34,368$34,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$30,669$32,489$31,844
Adjustments for Features-4,478-8960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,191$31,593$31,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$251

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201720082008
ModelEncoreRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
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 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
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  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
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  
Compass$0  
Trip computer$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,000$3,300$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,675$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,478-8960

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172008
ModelEncoreRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.6 in106.4 in
Length168.4 in174.3 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height65.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 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 Room52.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested137547%
Total Not Requested157553%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested315054%
Total Not Requested270046%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested315062%
Total Not Requested190038%

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