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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: $33,630

Buick Encore   
Difference: $9,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,215

Buick Encore   
Difference: $9,413

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Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseEncore
TrimBaseAvenirBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $24,365
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $23,390
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Premium Group 5,000   6,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395   395
Rear spoiler 415 415  
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
Cargo tray 135 135 110
Cargo mat 60 60  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Navigation system     495
Sunroof     900
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Premium Group 4,800   5,904
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359   359
Rear spoiler 378 378  
Engine-block heater 91 91 91
Cargo tray 123 123 100
Cargo mat 55 55  
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Navigation system     450
Sunroof     819
Options (change) 8,940 850 8,290
Options (change) 8,385 774 7,850
Destination 925 925 975
Total Price $43,530 $46,645 $33,630
Total Invoice $41,628 $44,774 $32,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,137
Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseEncore
TrimBaseAvenirBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19215/55-18
Total Price$43,530$46,645$33,630
Adjustments for Features-2,380-2,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,150$43,790$33,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,640$0
Total Invoice$41,628$44,774$32,215
Adjustments for Features-2,276-2,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,352$42,034$32,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,682$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseEncore
TrimBaseAvenirBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,905$7,380$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$2,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,276-2,7400

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182018
ModelLaCrosseEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.4 in100.6 in
Length197.5 in168.4 in
Width73.5 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested235060%
Total Not Requested157540%

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 mat40Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested378085%
Total Not Requested65015%

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