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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,615

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,008

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxEncore
TrimLTLTZSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,235 $29,140 $29,445 $24,365
Base Invoice $23,595 $27,246 $27,531 $23,390
2LT Equipment Group 1,325      
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 100
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 150 245
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,145  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 395      
Sunroof 750 750    
Leather seating surfaces 595      
Heated front seats 250      
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     990  
Roof rails     150  
Essence Group       4,700
Experience Buick Package       1,940
Metallic paint (extra cost)       395
Cargo net       60
2LT Equipment Group 1,100      
Engine-block heater 62 62 62 91
Roof rack crossbars 124 124 124 223
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 328      
Sunroof 622 622    
Leather seating surfaces 494      
Heated front seats 208      
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     822  
Roof rails     124  
Essence Group       4,512
Experience Buick Package       1,765
Metallic paint (extra cost)       359
Cargo net       55
Options (change) 5,685 3,120 3,510 7,440
Options (change) 4,718 2,588 2,912 7,005
Destination 695 695 695 975
Total Price $31,615 $32,955 $33,650 $32,780
Total Invoice $29,008 $30,529 $31,138 $31,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,767
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxEncore
TrimLTLTZSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18215/55-18
Total Price$31,615$32,955$33,650$32,780
Adjustments for Features0-250-75-4,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,615$32,705$33,575$28,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$1,960$0
Total Invoice$29,008$30,529$31,138$31,370
Adjustments for Features0-232-69-4,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,008$30,297$31,069$27,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,289$2,061$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2009200920092018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxEncore
TrimLTLTZSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app   $25
Remote keyless entry   $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Front side airbags   $350
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100 
Purse holder$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,410$2,660$2,485$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$75$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-69-4,129

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092018
ModelEquinoxEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in100.6 in
Length188.8 in168.4 in
Width71.4 in69.9 in
Height69.3 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,603 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested152550%
Total Not Requested152550%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested150072%
Total Not Requested57528%

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