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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,170

Buick Encore   
Difference: $350

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,707

Buick Encore   
Difference: $100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelGrand CaravanEncore
TrimR/TBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $24,365
Base Invoice $28,670 $23,390
Safety Sphere Group 1,300  
Driver Convenience Group 625  
Media Center 730N 1,360  
Engine-block heater 95 100
Roof rack 150  
Experience Buick Package   1,940
Premium Group   6,150
Roof rack crossbars   245
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Safety Sphere Group 1,157  
Driver Convenience Group 556  
Media Center 730N 1,210  
Engine-block heater 85 91
Roof rack 134  
Experience Buick Package   1,765
Premium Group   5,904
Roof rack crossbars   223
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 3,530 8,830
Options (change) 3,142 8,342
Destination 995 975
Total Price $34,520 $34,170
Total Invoice $32,807 $32,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $675
Model Year20122018
ModelGrand CaravanEncore
TrimR/TBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-18
Total Price$34,520$34,170
Adjustments for Features-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,705$34,170
Total Invoice$32,807$32,707
Adjustments for Features-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,032$32,707

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122018
ModelGrand CaravanEncore
TrimR/TBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Stowable second row seats$500 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,530$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7750

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122018
ModelGrand CaravanEncore
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in100.6 in
Length202.5 in168.4 in
Width78.7 in69.9 in
Height67.9 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,511 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Safety Sphere Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Sunshades, third row125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67533%
Total Not Requested140067%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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 seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested314071%
Total Not Requested129029%

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