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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: $32,195

Buick Encore   
Difference: $7,802

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,838

Buick Encore   
Difference: $5,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelEncoreHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,365 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $23,390 $32,635 $40,598
Essence Group 4,700    
Navigation system 495 2,650 2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Cargo net 60 49 49
Roof rack crossbars 245 229 229
Cargo mat 60    
Sunroof 900    
Floor mats   315 315
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Essence Group 4,512    
Navigation system 450 2,359 2,359
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Cargo net 55 34 34
Roof rack crossbars 223 150 150
Cargo mat 55    
Sunroof 819    
Floor mats   200 200
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Options (change) 6,855 3,442 3,442
Options (change) 6,473 2,868 2,868
Destination 975 810 810
Total Price $32,195 $39,997 $48,622
Total Invoice $30,838 $36,313 $44,276

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,162
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,894
Model Year201820122012
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)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,195$39,997$48,622
Adjustments for Features0-640-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,195$39,357$46,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,775
Total Invoice$30,838$36,313$44,276
Adjustments for Features0-581-2,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,838$35,732$42,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,277

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201820122012
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 app$25  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
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  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
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$4,525$5,165$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-581-2,267

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182012
ModelEncoreHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in109.8 in
Length168.4 in188.4 in
Width69.9 in75.2 in
Height65.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 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 Room52.6 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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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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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested190062%
Total Not Requested115038%

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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