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Pontiac G8 vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G8 vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,210

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $185

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,269

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelG8G8G8Encore
TrimBaseGTGXPBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $24,365
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $23,390
Premium Package 1,375 1,250    
Sunroof 900 900 900 900
Essence Group       4,700
Cargo net       60
Metallic paint (extra cost)       395
Premium Package 1,141 1,038    
Sunroof 747 747 747 819
Essence Group       4,512
Cargo net       55
Metallic paint (extra cost)       359
Options (change) 2,275 2,150 900 6,055
Options (change) 1,888 1,785 747 5,745
Destination 685 685 685 975
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $31,210 $34,590 $40,895 $31,395
Total Invoice $29,269 $32,478 $38,673 $30,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,019
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelG8G8G8Encore
TrimBaseGTGXPBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7230, 11230, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19215/55-18
Total Price$31,210$34,590$40,895$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-825-900-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,210$33,765$39,995$27,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$8,785$0
Total Invoice$29,269$32,478$38,673$30,110
Adjustments for Features0-775-851-3,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,269$31,703$37,822$26,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,434$8,553$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2009200920092018
ModelG8G8G8Encore
TrimBaseGTGXPBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Heated mirrors   $25
Outside temperature display   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals  $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,225$3,050$3,125$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$900$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-775-851-3,860

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092018
ModelG8Encore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in100.6 in
Length196.1 in168.4 in
Width74.8 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.548.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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