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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: $33,269

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $606

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,623

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelEncoreForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,365 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $23,390 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Premium Group 6,150      
Navigation system 495 1,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395      
All-weather floor mats 140 72 72 72
Cargo tray 110      
Engine-block heater 100 133 133 133
Roof rack crossbars 245 199 199 199
Sunroof 900      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Door sill trim plates   38 38 38
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Cargo net   90 90 90
Cargo cover   182 182 182
AC power outlet   415 415 415
Remote start   445 445 445
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,595 1,595
Premium Group 5,904      
Navigation system 450 1,156    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359      
All-weather floor mats 127 46 46 46
Cargo tray 100      
Engine-block heater 91 86 86 86
Roof rack crossbars 223 117 117 117
Sunroof 819      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Door sill trim plates   24 24 24
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Cargo net   58 58 58
Cargo cover   118 118 118
AC power outlet   311 311 311
Remote start   333 333 333
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,366 1,366
Options (change) 8,535 3,199 3,444 3,444
Options (change) 8,073 2,427 2,637 2,637
Destination 975 875 875 875
Total Price $33,875 $33,269 $35,614 $38,614
Total Invoice $32,438 $30,623 $32,755 $35,540

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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: $2,556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,633
Model Year2018201720172017
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$33,875$33,269$35,614$38,614
Adjustments for Features0-235-4,295-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,875$33,034$31,319$34,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$32,438$30,623$32,755$35,540
Adjustments for Features0-216-3,950-4,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,438$30,407$28,805$31,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,602$0$2,506

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201720172017
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   
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
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 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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
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$5,490$5,725$9,785$10,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$4,295$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-216-3,950-4,229

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested334075%
Total Not Requested109025%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested132550%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested135049%
Total Not Requested142551%

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