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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: $33,825

Buick Encore   
Difference: $15,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,386

Buick Encore   
Difference: $14,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelTraverseTraverseEncore
TrimPremierHigh CountryBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $52,050 $24,365
Base Invoice $42,228 $49,448 $23,390
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
Sunroof 1,400    
4WD 1,775    
Class III trailer hitch 650    
Driver Confidence II Package 475    
Experience Buick Package     1,940
Premium Group     6,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Engine-block heater 91 91 91
Sunroof 1,274    
4WD 1,731    
Class III trailer hitch 592    
Driver Confidence II Package 432    
Experience Buick Package     1,765
Premium Group     5,856
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 4,400 100 8,535
Options (change) 4,120 91 8,071
Destination 945 945 925
Total Price $49,795 $53,095 $33,825
Total Invoice $47,293 $50,484 $32,386

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,805
Model Year201820182017
ModelTraverseTraverseEncore
TrimPremierHigh CountryBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
Drivetrain4WD4WDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20215/55-18
Total Price$49,795$53,095$33,825
Adjustments for Features-6,425-8,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,370$44,770$33,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0
Total Invoice$47,293$50,484$32,386
Adjustments for Features-6,102-7,9160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,191$42,568$32,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,377$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201820182017
ModelTraverseTraverseEncore
TrimPremierHigh CountryBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
4WD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Traffic information$25$25 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$10,780$12,680$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,425$8,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,102-7,9160

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182017
ModelTraverseEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in100.6 in
Length204.3 in168.4 in
Width78.6 in69.9 in
Height70.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,363 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested50024%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested350082%
Total Not Requested78018%

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