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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: $32,768

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $302

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,184

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelEncoreForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,065 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $23,102 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Navigation system 495      
Premium Group 5,720      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395      
All-weather floor mats 140 72 72 72
Cargo tray 110      
Engine-block heater 75 133 133 133
Roof rack crossbars 245 199 199 199
Sunroof 900      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Navigation Package   1,350    
Door sill trim plates   38 38 38
Cargo net   90 90 90
Cargo cover   182 182 182
AC power outlet   415 415 415
Remote start   445 445 445
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,395 1,395
Navigation system 450      
Premium Group 5,492      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359      
All-weather floor mats 127 46 46 46
Cargo tray 100      
Engine-block heater 68 86 86 86
Roof rack crossbars 223 117 117 117
Sunroof 819      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Navigation Package   1,157    
Door sill trim plates   24 24 24
Cargo net   58 58 58
Cargo cover   118 118 118
AC power outlet   311 311 311
Remote start   333 333 333
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,195 1,195
Options (change) 8,080 3,123 3,168 3,168
Options (change) 7,638 2,379 2,417 2,417
Destination 925 850 850 850
Total Price $33,070 $32,768 $34,813 $37,813
Total Invoice $31,665 $30,184 $32,052 $34,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,551
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelEncoreForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,070$32,768$34,813$37,813
Adjustments for Features-2450-2,360-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,825$32,768$32,453$35,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$0$2,800
Total Invoice$31,665$30,184$32,052$34,836
Adjustments for Features-2350-2,173-2,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,430$30,184$29,879$32,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelEncoreForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100   
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Laminated front side windows$200   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200   
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$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,840$5,595$7,955$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$245$0$2,360$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-2350-2,173-2,358

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
ModelEncoreForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in103.9 in
Length168.4 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height65.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested239056%
Total Not Requested189044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%

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