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Cadillac STS vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,530

Buick Encore   
Difference: $21,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,092

Buick Encore   
Difference: $20,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelSTSSTSEncore
TrimLuxuryPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $24,200
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $23,232
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 800
Navigation system     795
Premium Group     3,990
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     995
Temporary spare tire 308 308  
Sunroof 1,056 1,056 704
Navigation system     700
Premium Group     3,830
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     876
Options (change) 1,550 1,550 6,580
Options (change) 1,364 1,364 6,110
Destination 875 875 750
Total Price $53,245 $58,805 $31,530
Total Invoice $50,263 $55,518 $30,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,452
Model Year201120112013
ModelSTSSTSEncore
TrimLuxuryPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6302hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 15?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18215/55-18
Total Price$53,245$58,805$31,530
Adjustments for Features0-2,425-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,245$56,380$29,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,135$0
Total Invoice$50,263$55,518$30,092
Adjustments for Features0-2,289-2,281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,263$53,229$27,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,966$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201120112013
ModelSTSSTSEncore
TrimLuxuryPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Surround sound $250 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0 $0
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,450$6,875$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,289-2,281

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112013
ModelSTSEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in100.6 in
Length196.7 in168.4 in
Width72.6 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.848.4 ft3

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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 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
Total Requested284071%
Total Not Requested114029%

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