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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: $31,099

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $226

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,531

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelEncoreForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,065 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,102 $24,330 $26,409
Leather Group 4,235    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Cargo net 60 46 46
All-weather floor mats 140 69 69
Cargo tray 110   75
Navigation system 495 1,800 1,800
Sunroof 900    
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 4,066    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Cargo net 55 30 30
All-weather floor mats 127 39 39
Cargo tray 100   46
Navigation system 450 1,647 1,650
Sunroof 819    
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) 6,335 4,409 4,117
Options (change) 5,976 3,506 3,280
Destination 925 695 695
Total Price $31,325 $31,099 $33,007
Total Invoice $30,003 $28,531 $30,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $879
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $414
Model Year201620092009
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$31,325$31,099$33,007
Adjustments for Features-1,1050-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$31,099$32,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,633
Total Invoice$30,003$28,531$30,384
Adjustments for Features-1,0580-253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,945$28,531$30,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620092009
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  
Remote app$25  
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
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  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
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$5,725$4,620$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0580-253

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162009
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
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested172558%
Total Not Requested122542%

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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