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Pontiac Vibe vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Vibe vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,629

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $5,846

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,278

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $5,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelVibeEncoreEncore
TrimBaseBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,100 $24,365 $25,565
Base Invoice $15,376 $23,390 $24,542
Preferred Package 780    
Sun and Sound Package 1,485    
2.4L I4 395    
Air conditioning 950    
Cargo cover 60    
Engine-block heater 75    
Fog lights 139    
4-speed automatic 850    
AWD 1,980 1,500 1,500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 700    
Roof rack 395    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Roof rack crossbars   245 245
Sunroof   900 900
Preferred II Group   2,500  
1.4L I4   895 895
Preferred Package 687    
Sun and Sound Package 1,307    
2.4L I4 448    
Air conditioning 836    
Cargo cover 53    
Engine-block heater 66    
Fog lights 119    
4-speed automatic 748    
AWD 1,955 1,440 1,440
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 616    
Roof rack 347    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Roof rack crossbars   223 223
Sunroof   819 819
Preferred II Group   2,400  
1.4L I4   814 814
Options (change) 7,809 6,435 3,935
Options (change) 7,182 6,055 3,655
Destination 720 975 975
Total Price $24,629 $31,775 $30,475
Total Invoice $23,278 $30,420 $29,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,635
Model Year201020182018
ModelVibeEncoreEncore
TrimBaseBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4153hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG26/31 MPG26/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$24,629$31,775$30,475
Adjustments for Features0-4,080-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,629$27,695$27,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$23,278$30,420$29,172
Adjustments for Features0-3,906-3,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,278$26,514$25,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$601$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201020182018
ModelVibeEncoreEncore
TrimBaseBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,595$7,675$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,080$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,906-3,259

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20102018
ModelVibeEncore
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in100.6 in
Length171.1 in168.4 in
Width69.5 in69.9 in
Height61.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,358 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Variable intermittent wipers75Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Monsoon, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Preferred II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested22520%
Total Not Requested92580%
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, front200No
Engine-block heater35Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested103575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore Sport Touring

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, front200No
Engine-block heater35Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested103575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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