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Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,915

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $345

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,884

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelEncoreForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,200 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,232 $25,001 $26,005
Leather Group 2,510    
Sunroof 800    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Leather Group 2,410    
Sunroof 704    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Rear spoiler   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 3,310 395 536
Options (change) 3,114 258 349
Destination 750 625 625
Total Price $28,260 $27,915 $29,056
Total Invoice $27,096 $25,884 $26,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $930
Model Year201320062006
ModelEncoreForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$28,260$27,915$29,056
Adjustments for Features-3,105-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,155$27,015$29,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,041
Total Invoice$27,096$25,884$26,979
Adjustments for Features-2,977-8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,119$25,049$26,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320062006
ModelEncoreForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$7,500$5,295$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,105$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,977-8350

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132006
ModelEncoreForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in99.4 in
Length168.4 in176.6 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height65.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Leather 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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested157559%
Total Not Requested107541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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