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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: $32,610

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,215

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelEncoreRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,365 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $23,390 $24,458 $24,458
Essence Group 4,700    
Experience Buick Package 1,940    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Cargo net 60 40 40
Cargo mat 35 50 50
All-weather floor mats 140 60 60
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Rear spoiler   360 360
Essence Group 4,512    
Experience Buick Package 1,765    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Cargo net 55 32 32
Cargo mat 32 36 36
All-weather floor mats 127 45 45
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
Rear spoiler   288 288
Options (change) 7,270 9,395 8,675
Options (change) 6,850 8,045 7,426
Destination 975 560 560
Total Price $32,610 $36,390 $35,670
Total Invoice $31,215 $33,063 $32,444

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,307
Model Year201820062006
ModelEncoreRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4212hp R2238hp 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$32,610$36,390$35,670
Adjustments for Features-4,610-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,000$35,340$35,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$31,215$33,063$32,444
Adjustments for Features-4,413-9540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,802$32,109$32,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$335

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201820062006
ModelEncoreRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseBase (automatic)Base (manual)
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  
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  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
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  
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,775$3,215$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,610$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,413-9540

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182006
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested147548%
Total Not Requested157552%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested150072%
Total Not Requested57528%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 Requested380059%
Total Not Requested261541%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested380068%
Total Not Requested181532%

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