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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,535

Buick Encore   
Difference: $9,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Buick Encore   
Difference: $8,924

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102013
ModelTraverseTraverseEncore
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,745 $37,985 $24,200
Base Invoice $30,158 $36,086 $23,232
Personal Connectivity Package 340    
Leather seating surfaces 1,775    
2LT Equipment Group 2,580    
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 795
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 800
Premium Group     3,990
Personal Connectivity Package 299    
Leather seating surfaces 1,562    
2LT Equipment Group 2,451    
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 700
Sunroof 1,232 1,232 704
Premium Group     3,830
Options (change) 7,985 3,290 5,585
Options (change) 7,207 2,895 5,234
Destination 775 775 750
Total Price $40,505 $42,050 $30,535
Total Invoice $38,140 $39,756 $29,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,168
Model Year201020102013
ModelTraverseTraverseEncore
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6288hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20215/55-18
Total Price$40,505$42,050$30,535
Adjustments for Features0-775-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,505$41,275$30,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$770$0
Total Invoice$38,140$39,756$29,216
Adjustments for Features0-733-244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,140$39,023$28,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$883$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201020102013
ModelTraverseTraverseEncore
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr 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
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$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
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,650$5,425$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-733-244

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20102013
ModelTraverseEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in100.6 in
Length205.0 in168.4 in
Width78.4 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%

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 net40No
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 seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested250063%
Total Not Requested148037%

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