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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: $32,743

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $252

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,322

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelEncoreForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,065 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $23,102 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Premium Group 5,720      
Navigation system 495 1,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395      
Cargo tray 110      
All-weather floor mats 140 81 81 81
Roof rack crossbars 245 181 181 181
Sunroof 900      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Door sill trim plates   53 53 53
Cargo net   68 68 68
Remote start   455 455 455
Premium Group 5,492      
Navigation system 450 1,156    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359      
Cargo tray 100      
All-weather floor mats 127 52 52 52
Roof rack crossbars 223 117 117 117
Sunroof 819      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Door sill trim plates   34 34 34
Cargo net   44 44 44
Remote start   341 341 341
Options (change) 8,005 2,433 1,083 1,083
Options (change) 7,570 1,902 746 746
Destination 925 915 915 915
Total Price $32,995 $32,743 $35,088 $38,088
Total Invoice $31,597 $30,322 $32,548 $35,336

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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: $2,002
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,848
Model Year2016201820182018
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$32,995$32,743$35,088$38,088
Adjustments for Features0-35-4,095-4,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,995$32,708$30,993$33,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$31,597$30,322$32,548$35,336
Adjustments for Features0-32-3,799-4,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,597$30,290$28,749$31,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,541$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201820182018
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 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$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
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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
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 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$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$5,540$5,575$9,635$9,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35$4,095$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-32-3,799-4,077

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
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.3,323 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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, rear250Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested314073%
Total Not Requested114027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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