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Buick Encore vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,535

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017201720172017
ModelEncoreOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,200 $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $23,232 $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635
Premium Group 3,990        
Navigation system 795        
Sunroof 800        
Cargo net   70 70 70 70
Wheel-lip moldings   450 450 450 450
Remote start   450 450 450 450
Premium Group 3,830        
Navigation system 700        
Sunroof 704        
Cargo net   45 45 45 45
Wheel-lip moldings   337 337 337 337
Remote start   337 337 337 337
Options (change) 5,585 970 970 970 970
Options (change) 5,234 719 719 719 719
Destination 750 875 875 875 875
Total Price $30,535 $34,235 $36,840 $37,840 $40,040
Total Invoice $29,216 $31,937 $34,290 $35,250 $37,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,190
Model Year20132017201720172017
ModelEncoreOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$30,535$34,235$36,840$37,840$40,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,260-1,760-5,200-5,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,535$32,975$35,080$32,640$34,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$2,440$0$2,200
Total Invoice$29,216$31,937$34,290$35,250$37,229
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,638-4,844-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,216$30,762$32,652$30,406$32,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$356$2,246$0$1,988

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132017201720172017
ModelEncoreOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning$200  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75    
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    
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300  
Roof rails$250  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation system$600  $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - three year subscription   $400$400
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,665$6,925$7,425$10,865$10,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,260$1,760$5,200$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,175-1,638-4,844-4,835

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132017
ModelEncoreOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.6 in108.1 in
Length168.4 in189.6 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height65.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft373.3 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 warning system200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested294074%
Total Not Requested104026%

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