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Buick Encore vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,535

Buick Encore   
Difference: $9,233

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Buick Encore   
Difference: $6,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelEncoreHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,200 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $23,232 $32,635 $40,598
Premium Group 3,990    
Navigation system 795 2,650 2,650
Sunroof 800    
Floor mats   315 315
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Cargo net   49 49
Premium Group 3,830    
Navigation system 700 2,359 2,359
Sunroof 704    
Floor mats   200 200
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Cargo net   34 34
Options (change) 5,585 3,213 3,213
Options (change) 5,234 2,718 2,718
Destination 750 810 810
Total Price $30,535 $39,768 $48,393
Total Invoice $29,216 $36,163 $44,126

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,143
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,865
Model Year201320122012
ModelEncoreHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$30,535$39,768$48,393
Adjustments for Features0-90-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,535$39,678$46,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,775
Total Invoice$29,216$36,163$44,126
Adjustments for Features0-82-1,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,216$36,081$42,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,276

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201320122012
ModelEncoreHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Total Value of Features$5,250$5,340$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-82-1,769

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See a complete comparison of Buick Encore vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132012
ModelEncoreHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in109.8 in
Length168.4 in188.4 in
Width69.9 in75.2 in
Height65.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		18.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.4 ft395.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Encore vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 start150No
Total Requested188047%
Total Not Requested210053%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%

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