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Cadillac CTS vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,365

Buick Encore   
Difference: $15,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,934

Buick Encore   
Difference: $13,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSEncore
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $24,065
Base Invoice $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $23,102
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 75
Polished alloy wheels 750 750   800  
Roof rack 325 325 325 325  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Performance Luxury Package   3,095      
Premium Group         5,720
Experience Buick Package         1,940
Roof rack crossbars         245
Metallic paint (extra cost)         395
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 88 68
Polished alloy wheels 660 660   704  
Roof rack 286 286 286 286  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,102   1,012  
Performance Luxury Package   2,724      
Premium Group         5,492
Experience Buick Package         1,765
Roof rack crossbars         223
Metallic paint (extra cost)         359
Options (change) 5,820 7,915 775 2,375 8,375
Options (change) 5,122 7,056 682 2,090 7,907
Destination 875 875 875 875 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $48,460 $52,355 $50,915 $66,910 $33,365
Total Invoice $45,464 $49,099 $48,112 $62,571 $31,934

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,459
Model Year20112011201120112016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSEncore
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19215/55-18
Total Price$48,460$52,355$50,915$66,910$33,365
Adjustments for Features0-2,015-2,015-1,225-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,460$50,340$48,900$65,685$31,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,880$440$17,225$0
Total Invoice$45,464$49,099$48,112$62,571$31,934
Adjustments for Features0-1,890-1,904-1,146-1,929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,464$47,209$46,208$61,425$30,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$744$15,961$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112011201120112016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSEncore
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual   $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100 $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote app    $25
Remote start $150$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$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
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover $75$75 $75
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net    $40
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Folding passenger seat    $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim $300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,515$7,530$7,530$6,740$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,015$2,015$1,225$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,890-1,904-1,146-1,929

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112016
ModelCTSEncore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in100.6 in
Length191.6 in168.4 in
Width72.6 in69.9 in
Height59.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested64047%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested92544%
Total Not Requested119056%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested280065%
Total Not Requested148035%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested50024%

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