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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: $29,055

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,929

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,796

Buick Encore   
Difference: $666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelEncoreForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,200 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,232 $24,330 $26,409
Leather Group 2,510    
Navigation system 795 1,800 1,800
Sunroof 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Bodyside moldings   238 238
iPod integration   223 223
Cargo cover   166 166
Rear spoiler   367  
Wheel-lip moldings   432 432
Remote start   432 432
Satellite radio   453 453
Leather Group 2,410    
Navigation system 700 1,647 1,650
Sunroof 704    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Bodyside moldings   155 155
iPod integration   145 145
Cargo cover   108 108
Rear spoiler   275  
Wheel-lip moldings   324 324
Remote start   324 324
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 4,105 4,294 3,927
Options (change) 3,814 3,437 3,165
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $29,055 $30,984 $32,817
Total Invoice $27,796 $28,462 $30,269

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,594
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,302
Model Year201320092009
ModelEncoreForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,055$30,984$32,817
Adjustments for Features-6650-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,390$30,984$32,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,598
Total Invoice$27,796$28,462$30,269
Adjustments for Features-6360-217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,160$28,462$30,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,590

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320092009
ModelEncoreForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
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  
Total Value of Features$5,325$4,660$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-6360-217

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelEncoreForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in103.0 in
Length168.4 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height65.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft368.3 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 start150Yes
Total Requested172565%
Total Not Requested92535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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