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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: $33,775

Buick Encore   
Difference: $945

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,347

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelEncoreOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,365 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $23,390 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Premium Group 6,150        
Navigation system 495        
Sunroof 900        
All-weather floor mats 140 101 101 101 101
Cargo tray 110        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395        
Roof rack crossbars 245        
Cargo net   81 81 81 81
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458 458 458
Remote start   470 470 470 470
Premium Group 5,904        
Navigation system 450        
Sunroof 819        
All-weather floor mats 127 65 65 65 65
Cargo tray 100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359        
Roof rack crossbars 223        
Cargo net   52 52 52 52
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343 343 343
Remote start   352 352 352 352
Options (change) 8,435 1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110
Options (change) 7,982 812 812 812 812
Destination 975 915 915 915 915
Total Price $33,775 $34,720 $37,420 $38,515 $40,715
Total Invoice $32,347 $32,350 $34,791 $35,838 $37,816

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,217
Model Year20182018201820182018
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$33,775$34,720$37,420$38,515$40,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,020-1,920-5,060-5,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,775$33,700$35,500$33,455$35,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$2,045$0$2,200
Total Invoice$32,347$32,350$34,791$35,838$37,816
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,785-4,708-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,347$31,400$33,006$31,130$33,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$1,876$0$1,986

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018201820182018
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
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$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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50    
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    
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
App support$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Navigation app $50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation system$600  $600$600
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
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$5,440$6,460$7,360$10,500$10,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,020$1,920$5,060$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-950-1,785-4,708-4,700

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018
ModelEncoreOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.6 in108.1 in
Length168.4 in189.9 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height65.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 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 Room52.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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 warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested334075%
Total Not Requested109025%

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