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Buick Encore vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,825

Buick Encore   
Difference: $44,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,393

Buick Encore   
Difference: $40,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelEncoreGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,365 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $23,390 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Experience Buick Package 1,940      
Premium Group 6,150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 720    
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Obstacle detection, rear   970    
Ionizing air filtration   280 280 280
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
285/40ZR22       1,250
Experience Buick Package 1,765      
Premium Group 5,904      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 670    
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Obstacle detection, rear   902    
Ionizing air filtration   260 260 260
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
285/40ZR22       1,163
Options (change) 8,485 7,670 530 1,530
Options (change) 8,028 7,134 493 1,423
Destination 975 995 995 995
Total Price $33,825 $78,215 $96,475 $127,825
Total Invoice $32,393 $72,811 $89,792 $118,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,385
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelEncoreGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18275/55-19295/40-21285/40-22
Total Price$33,825$78,215$96,475$127,825
Adjustments for Features0-7,555-12,295-16,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,825$70,660$84,180$111,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,520$40,820
Total Invoice$32,393$72,811$89,792$118,947
Adjustments for Features0-7,033-11,443-15,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,393$65,778$78,349$103,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,571$37,959

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelEncoreGLSGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention   $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Aux input$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,755$13,310$18,050$22,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,555$12,295$16,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,033-11,443-15,210

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182018
ModelEncoreGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in121.1 in
Length168.4 in202.0 in
Width69.9 in76.1 in
Height65.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.849.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft393.8 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 wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested366583%
Total Not Requested76517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested155064%
Total Not Requested89036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63

285/40ZR22 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
285/40ZR22 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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