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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: $28,356

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,534

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,276

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelEncoreForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,365 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,390 $24,930 $26,116
Essence Group 4,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Roof rack crossbars 245    
Cargo net 60 46 46
All-weather floor mats 140 55 55
Cargo tray 110 75 75
Sunroof 900    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Rear spoiler   353 353
Satellite radio   445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Essence Group 4,512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Roof rack crossbars 223    
Cargo net 55 30 30
All-weather floor mats 127 33 33
Cargo tray 100 46 46
Sunroof 819    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Rear spoiler   230 230
Satellite radio   334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Options (change) 6,550 1,016 1,244
Options (change) 6,195 701 848
Destination 975 645 645
Total Price $31,890 $28,356 $29,784
Total Invoice $30,560 $26,276 $27,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,044
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,878
Model Year201820082008
ModelEncoreForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$31,890$28,356$29,784
Adjustments for Features-3,130-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,760$27,716$29,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,068
Total Invoice$30,560$26,276$27,609
Adjustments for Features-2,999-5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,561$25,683$27,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,926

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820082008
ModelEncoreForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
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  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Total Value of Features$7,550$5,060$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,130$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,999-5930

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelEncoreForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in99.4 in
Length168.4 in176.6 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height65.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft357.7 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested167555%
Total Not Requested137545%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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