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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 Limited   
Difference: $991

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,410

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720102010
ModelEncoreForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,365 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $23,390 $24,355 $26,707
Essence Group 4,700    
Sunroof 900    
Navigation system 495 1,800 1,800
Cargo tray 110   75
All-weather floor mats 140 69 69
Cargo net 60 46 46
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
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
Essence Group 4,512    
Sunroof 819    
Navigation system 450 1,501 1,501
Cargo tray 100   46
All-weather floor mats 127 39 39
Cargo net 55 30 30
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
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) 6,800 4,409 4,117
Options (change) 6,422 3,360 3,131
Destination 925 695 695
Total Price $32,090 $31,099 $33,307
Total Invoice $30,737 $28,410 $30,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,508
Model Year201720102010
ModelEncoreForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X 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$32,090$31,099$33,307
Adjustments for Features-8550-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,235$31,099$33,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,933
Total Invoice$30,737$28,410$30,533
Adjustments for Features-8190-252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,918$28,410$30,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,871

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720102010
ModelEncoreForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X 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
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
iPod integration $100$100
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  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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$5,625$4,770$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-8190-252

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172010
ModelEncoreForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in103.0 in
Length168.4 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height65.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 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 Room52.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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