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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: $31,746

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $739

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,278

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelEncoreForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,365 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $23,390 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Essence Group 4,700      
Navigation system 495 1,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395      
All-weather floor mats 140 72 72 72
Cargo tray 110      
Cargo net 60 87 87 87
Engine-block heater 100 133 133 133
Roof rack crossbars 245 199 199 199
Sunroof 900      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198 198 198
Door sill trim plates   36 36 36
Universal garage door opener   74 74 74
Cargo cover   182 182 182
AC power outlet   409 409 409
Remote start   436 436 436
Essence Group 4,512      
Navigation system 450 975    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359      
All-weather floor mats 127 46 46 46
Cargo tray 100      
Cargo net 55 56 56 56
Engine-block heater 91 86 86 86
Roof rack crossbars 223 117 117 117
Sunroof 819      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128 128 128
Door sill trim plates   23 23 23
Universal garage door opener   48 48 48
Cargo cover   118 118 118
AC power outlet   306 306 306
Remote start   328 328 328
Options (change) 7,145 2,926 1,826 1,826
Options (change) 6,736 2,231 1,256 1,256
Destination 975 825 825 825
Total Price $32,485 $31,746 $32,646 $35,646
Total Invoice $31,101 $29,278 $30,132 $32,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,384
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,418
Model Year2018201420142014
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)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$32,485$31,746$32,646$35,646
Adjustments for Features0-645-845-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,485$31,101$31,801$34,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$31,101$29,278$30,132$32,917
Adjustments for Features0-595-780-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,101$28,683$29,352$31,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$669$3,269

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201420142014
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 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
HD radio $50$50$50
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 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$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$4,675$5,320$5,520$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$645$845$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-595-780-965

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182014
ModelEncoreForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in103.9 in
Length168.4 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height65.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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

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
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested205067%
Total Not Requested100033%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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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