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Buick Encore vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,776

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,149

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,072

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelEncoreEncoretC
TrimBaseSport TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,365 $25,565 $19,385
Base Invoice $23,390 $24,542 $18,416
Navigation system 495 850  
Preferred II Group 2,500    
Sunroof 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
Cargo net 60 60 55
All-weather floor mats 140 140 165
Cargo mat 35 35  
Cargo tray 110 110  
1.4L I4 895 895  
Bespoke Audio System     900
Floor mats     184
Door sill trim plates     129
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     229
Fog lights     340
Rear spoiler     444
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,150
Navigation system 450 774  
Preferred II Group 2,400    
Sunroof 819 819  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359  
Cargo net 55 55 33
All-weather floor mats 127 127 107
Cargo mat 32 32  
Cargo tray 100 100  
1.4L I4 814 814  
Bespoke Audio System     700
Floor mats     127
Door sill trim plates     100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     138
Fog lights     255
Rear spoiler     308
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,093
Options (change) 5,530 3,385 3,596
Options (change) 5,156 3,080 2,861
Destination 975 975 795
Total Price $30,870 $29,925 $23,776
Total Invoice $29,521 $28,597 $22,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,734
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,262
Model Year201820182016
ModelEncoreEncoretC
TrimBaseSport TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine153hp I4153hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG27/33 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,870$29,925$23,776
Adjustments for Features-3,815-3,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,055$26,510$23,776
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0
Total Invoice$29,521$28,597$22,072
Adjustments for Features-3,648-3,2630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,873$25,334$22,072
Cost Above Minimum$539$0$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Scion tC

Model Year201820182016
ModelEncoreEncoretC
TrimBaseSport TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Engine-block heater$35$35 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,860$6,460$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$3,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,648-3,2630

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Scion tC

Model Year20182016
ModelEncoretC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in176.6 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height65.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,237 lb.3,132 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft334.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Preferred II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested27524%
Total Not Requested87576%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore Sport Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested82572%
Total Not Requested32528%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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