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Buick Encore vs. Pontiac G8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Pontiac G8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,210

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $135

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,269

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelEncoreG8G8G8
TrimBaseBaseGTGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $28,250 $31,755 $37,610
Base Invoice $23,390 $26,696 $30,008 $35,541
Essence Group 4,700      
Sunroof 900 900 900 900
Cargo net 60      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395      
Premium Package   1,375 1,250  
Essence Group 4,512      
Sunroof 819 747 747 747
Cargo net 55      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359      
Premium Package   1,141 1,038  
Options (change) 6,055 2,275 2,150 900
Options (change) 5,745 1,888 1,785 747
Destination 925 685 685 685
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $31,345 $31,210 $34,590 $40,895
Total Invoice $30,060 $29,269 $32,478 $38,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Pontiac G8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,973
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelEncoreG8G8G8
TrimBaseBaseGTGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7230, 11230, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$31,345$31,210$34,590$40,895
Adjustments for Features-3,9250-825-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,420$31,210$33,765$39,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,555$8,785
Total Invoice$30,060$29,269$32,478$38,673
Adjustments for Features-3,7640-775-851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,296$29,269$31,703$37,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,434$8,553

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year2017200920092009
ModelEncoreG8G8G8
TrimBaseBaseGTGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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   
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop $100$100$100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Heated mirrors$25   
Outside temperature display$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,150$2,225$3,050$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$0$825$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7640-775-851

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year20172009
ModelEncoreG8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in114.8 in
Length168.4 in196.1 in
Width69.9 in74.8 in
Height65.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft317.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested200068%
Total Not Requested95032%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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