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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: $30,347

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,928

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,313

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $2,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelEncoreOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,365 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $23,390 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Essence Group 4,700      
Sunroof 900      
Roof rack crossbars 245      
Navigation system 495 2,000 2,000 2,000
All-weather floor mats 140 55 55 55
Cargo net 60 42 42 42
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395      
Limited Package   5,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183  
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77
Essence Group 4,512      
Sunroof 819      
Roof rack crossbars 223      
Navigation system 450 1,830 1,823 1,822
All-weather floor mats 127 33 33 33
Cargo net 55 28 28 28
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359      
Limited Package   4,538    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119  
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50
Options (change) 6,935 7,357 2,357 2,174
Options (change) 6,545 6,598 2,053 1,933
Destination 975 695 695 695
Total Price $32,275 $30,347 $34,647 $34,964
Total Invoice $30,910 $28,313 $32,115 $32,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $578
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,304
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelEncoreOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT6M5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,275$30,347$34,647$34,964
Adjustments for Features-1,3500-125-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,925$30,347$34,522$33,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,175$3,492
Total Invoice$30,910$28,313$32,115$32,552
Adjustments for Features-1,2930-116-1,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,617$28,313$31,999$31,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,686$3,192

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2018200920092009
ModelEncoreOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manual $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Satellite radio$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
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$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,800$4,450$4,575$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$0$125$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2930-116-1,047

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182009
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.3,331 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 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested292550%
Total Not Requested290050%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

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

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