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Kia Seltos vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Seltos vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,925

Kia Seltos EX   
Difference: $3,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120182018
ModelSeltosEncoreEncore
TrimEXBaseSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,390 $24,365 $25,565
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 350    
Floor mats 130    
Cargo tray 80 110 110
Cargo mat 95 60 60
Cargo net 50 60 60
Roof rack crossbars 360 245 245
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295    
1.4L I4   895 895
Preferred II Group   2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Sunroof   900 900
AWD   1,500 1,500
Blind spot warning system     495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0    
Floor mats 0    
Cargo tray 0 100 100
Cargo mat 0 55 55
Cargo net 0 55 55
Roof rack crossbars 0 223 223
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0    
1.4L I4   814 814
Preferred II Group   2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Sunroof   819 819
AWD   1,440 1,440
Blind spot warning system     450
Options (change) 1,360 6,665 4,660
Options (change) 0 6,265 4,315
Destination 1,175 975 975
Total Price $27,925 $32,005 $31,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,746
Model Year202120182018
ModelSeltosEncoreEncore
TrimEXBaseSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine146hp I4153hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/31 MPG26/31 MPG26/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$27,925$32,005$31,200
Adjustments for Features-2,115-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,810$31,630$31,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Buick Encore

Model Year202120182018
ModelSeltosEncoreEncore
TrimEXBaseSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater $35$35
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$7,450$5,710$5,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-89-3590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20212018
ModelSeltosEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in100.6 in
Length172.0 in168.4 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height63.6 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,358 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.6 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

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, front200Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Automatic start / stop150Yes
Total Requested135097%
Total Not Requested353%
Preferred II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore Sport Touring

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, front200Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Automatic start / stop150Yes
Total Requested135097%
Total Not Requested353%

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