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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: $31,181

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,594

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,585

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $3,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelEncoreForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,365 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $23,390 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Premium Group 6,150      
Navigation system 495 1,200 1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395      
All-weather floor mats 140 69 69 69
Cargo tray 110      
Roof rack crossbars 245      
Sunroof 900      
Rugged Package   887 887 887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Cargo net   48 48 48
Universal garage door opener   93 93 93
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   363 363 363
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Remote start   432 432 432
Premium Group 5,904      
Navigation system 450 1,066 888 888
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359      
All-weather floor mats 127 39 39 39
Cargo tray 100      
Roof rack crossbars 223      
Sunroof 819      
Rugged Package   608 608 608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Cargo net   31 31 31
Universal garage door opener   61 61 61
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Obstacle detection, rear   272 272 272
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Remote start   324 324 324
Options (change) 8,435 3,811 3,611 3,243
Options (change) 7,982 2,905 2,727 2,451
Destination 975 775 775 775
Total Price $33,775 $31,181 $32,281 $33,913
Total Invoice $32,347 $28,585 $29,596 $31,218

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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: $1,264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,488
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelEncoreForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,775$31,181$32,281$33,913
Adjustments for Features-1,3300-700-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,445$31,181$31,581$33,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$32,347$28,585$29,596$31,218
Adjustments for Features-1,2740-642-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,073$28,585$28,954$30,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$369$1,828

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelEncoreForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rear side airbags$300   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Hood scoop   $100
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
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 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Total Value of Features$5,840$4,510$5,210$5,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$0$700$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2740-642-805

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
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

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
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 control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested224051%
Total Not Requested219049%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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