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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,980

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $7,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,903

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $7,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelSonicEncoreEncore
TrimLTZBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,850 $24,365 $25,565
Base Invoice $16,958 $23,390 $24,542
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,335    
Engine-block heater 75    
Cargo net 60 60 60
Sunroof 850 900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Preferred II Group   2,500  
1.4L I4   895 895
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,268    
Engine-block heater 66    
Cargo net 53 55 55
Sunroof 748 819 819
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Preferred II Group   2,400  
1.4L I4   814 814
Options (change) 2,320 4,750 2,250
Options (change) 2,135 4,447 2,047
Destination 810 975 975
Total Price $20,980 $30,090 $28,790
Total Invoice $19,903 $28,812 $27,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,071
Model Year201320182018
ModelSonicEncoreEncore
TrimLTZBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4153hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG27/33 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$20,980$30,090$28,790
Adjustments for Features0-3,380-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,980$26,710$26,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$19,903$28,812$27,564
Adjustments for Features0-3,236-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,903$25,576$24,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$602$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201320182018
ModelSonicEncoreEncore
TrimLTZBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$1,620$5,000$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,380$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,236-2,590

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20132018
ModelSonicEncore
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in100.6 in
Length159.0 in168.4 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height59.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight2,755 lb.3,237 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Preferred II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested27524%
Total Not Requested87576%
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Engine-block heater35Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested103575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore Sport Touring

turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Engine-block heater35Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested103575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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