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Buick LaCrosse vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,560

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,201

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,357

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Model Year20122014
ModelLaCrosseEncore
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,170 $24,160
Base Invoice $28,963 $23,194
Navigation system 895 795
Entertainment Package 600  
Rear side airbags 350  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Premium Group   4,805
Sunroof   800
Navigation system 788 700
Entertainment Package 528  
Rear side airbags 308  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Engine-block heater 44 66
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Premium Group   4,612
Sunroof   704
Options (change) 3,090 6,475
Options (change) 2,720 6,082
Destination 875 925
Total Price $34,135 $31,560
Total Invoice $32,558 $30,201

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,979
Model Year20122014
ModelLaCrosseEncore
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-18
Total Price$34,135$31,560
Adjustments for Features0-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,135$30,910
Total Invoice$32,558$30,201
Adjustments for Features0-622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,558$29,579

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122014
ModelLaCrosseEncore
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,665$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-622

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122014
ModelLaCrosseEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in100.6 in
Length196.9 in168.4 in
Width73.1 in69.9 in
Height59.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,836 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.848.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested247560%
Total Not Requested165040%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested284066%
Total Not Requested144034%

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