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Cadillac DTS vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,825

Buick Encore   
Difference: $22,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,393

Buick Encore   
Difference: $20,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelDTSDTSEncore
TrimPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $54,825 $59,875 $24,365
Base Invoice $51,809 $56,581 $23,390
Driver Awareness Package 695    
Premium Group     6,150
Experience Buick Package     1,940
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Driver Awareness Package 612    
Premium Group     5,904
Experience Buick Package     1,765
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 695 0 8,485
Options (change) 612 0 8,028
Destination 920 920 975
Total Price $56,440 $60,795 $33,825
Total Invoice $53,341 $57,501 $32,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,044
Model Year201120112018
ModelDTSDTSEncore
TrimPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8291hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18215/55-18
Total Price$56,440$60,795$33,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,440$58,295$33,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,855$0
Total Invoice$53,341$57,501$32,393
Adjustments for Features0-2,365-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,341$55,136$32,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201120112018
ModelDTSDTSEncore
TrimPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,225$7,725$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,365-96

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112018
ModelDTSEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in100.6 in
Length207.6 in168.4 in
Width74.8 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.848.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
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
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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested353080%
Total Not Requested90020%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested2075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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