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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: $32,235

Buick Encore   
Difference: $9,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelTraverseTraverseEncore
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $23,200
2LT Equipment Group 3,145    
Cargo cover 140 140  
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 495
Leather seating surfaces 1,525    
Engine-block heater 75 75 100
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 900
Premium Group     6,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
2LT Equipment Group 2,987    
Cargo cover 123 123  
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 450
Leather seating surfaces 1,342    
Engine-block heater 66 66 91
Sunroof 1,232 1,232 819
Premium Group     5,904
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 8,175 3,505 8,040
Options (change) 7,413 3,084 7,623
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $41,760 $43,365 $32,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,866
Model Year201220122020
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$41,760$43,365$32,235
Adjustments for Features0-675-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,760$42,690$31,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201220122020
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 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
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 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
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$4,625$5,300$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-638-124

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122020
ModelTraverseEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in100.6 in
Length205.0 in168.4 in
Width78.4 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.0 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 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.8 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

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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 warning200No
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 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
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested264060%
Total Not Requested179040%

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