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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: $807

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,001

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelEncoreOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,365 $30,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $23,390 $28,473 $31,227
Navigation system 495    
Premium Group 6,150    
Sunroof 900    
All-weather floor mats 140 72 72
Cargo tray 110    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Roof rack crossbars 245    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295 2,295
Remote start   450 450
Wheel-lip moldings   450 450
Cargo net   70 70
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
Navigation system 450    
Premium Group 5,904    
Sunroof 819    
All-weather floor mats 127 46 46
Cargo tray 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Roof rack crossbars 223    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913 1,913
Remote start   337 337
Wheel-lip moldings   337 337
Cargo net   45 45
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Options (change) 8,435 3,337 4,132
Options (change) 7,982 2,678 3,341
Destination 975 850 850
Total Price $33,775 $34,582 $38,377
Total Invoice $32,347 $32,001 $35,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $663
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,706
Model Year201820162016
ModelEncoreOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$33,775$34,582$38,377
Adjustments for Features0-1,470-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,775$33,112$34,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,445
Total Invoice$32,347$32,001$35,418
Adjustments for Features0-1,360-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,347$30,641$31,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,252

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820162016
ModelEncoreOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300  
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger 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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,640$6,110$8,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,470$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,360-3,525

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182016
ModelEncoreOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.6 in108.1 in
Length168.4 in189.6 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height65.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,594 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, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested299067%
Total Not Requested144033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested28514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested28514%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested145078%

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