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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: $32,310

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,984

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,942

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelEncoreOutbackOutback
TrimBase3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,365 $32,495 $35,695
Base Invoice $23,390 $30,150 $33,066
Essence Group 4,700    
Roof rack crossbars 245    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Cargo mat 35    
Cargo net 60 42 42
All-weather floor mats 140 55 55
Navigation system 495 2,000  
Sunroof 900    
Universal garage door opener   77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Essence Group 4,512    
Roof rack crossbars 223    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Cargo mat 32    
Cargo net 55 28 28
All-weather floor mats 127 33 33
Navigation system 450 1,823  
Sunroof 819    
Universal garage door opener   50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 6,970 2,174 280
Options (change) 6,577 1,934 180
Destination 975 625 625
Total Price $32,310 $35,294 $36,600
Total Invoice $30,942 $32,709 $33,871

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,409
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,132
Model Year201820062006
ModelEncoreOutbackOutback
TrimBase3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4250hp H6250hp H6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,310$35,294$36,600
Adjustments for Features-1,4250-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,885$35,294$36,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$856
Total Invoice$30,942$32,709$33,871
Adjustments for Features-1,3650-416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,577$32,709$33,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$746

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820062006
ModelEncoreOutbackOutback
TrimBase3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control$400 $400
Traction control$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,650$5,225$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3650-416

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182006
ModelEncoreOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.6 in105.1 in
Length168.4 in188.7 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height65.3 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,321 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested190062%
Total Not Requested115038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.0R VDC Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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