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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: $22,360

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $2,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,927

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $3,373

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Model Year2008201820182018
ModelVibeEncoreEncoreEncore
TrimBase1SVBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,855 $22,990 $24,365 $25,565
Base Invoice $16,012 $22,875 $23,390 $24,542
Preferred Package 850      
Side curtain airbags 745      
Satellite radio 200      
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 290      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 525      
Stability control 495      
4-speed automatic 850      
Alloy wheels 440      
Bodyside cladding 350      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Cargo net 35   60 60
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395 395
Roof rack crossbars     245 245
Cargo mat     60 60
Preferred Package 748      
Side curtain airbags 656      
Satellite radio 176      
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 255      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 462      
Stability control 436      
4-speed automatic 748      
Alloy wheels 387      
Bodyside cladding 308      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 57      
Engine-block heater 66 91 91 91
Cargo net 31   55 55
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359 359
Roof rack crossbars     223 223
Cargo mat     55 55
Options (change) 4,920 495 860 860
Options (change) 4,330 450 783 783
Destination 585 975 975 975
Total Price $22,360 $24,460 $26,200 $27,400
Total Invoice $20,927 $24,300 $25,148 $26,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore 1SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $343
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelVibeEncoreEncoreEncore
TrimBase1SVBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine126hp I4138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-18215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$22,360$24,460$26,200$27,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-3,330-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,360$21,410$22,870$23,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,460$2,385
Total Invoice$20,927$24,300$25,148$26,300
Adjustments for Features0-3,030-3,196-3,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,927$21,270$21,952$22,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$682$1,570

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelVibeEncoreEncoreEncore
TrimBase1SVBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rack$300 $300$300
Roof rails $250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,975$5,025$5,305$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$3,330$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,030-3,196-3,460

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082018
ModelVibeEncore
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in100.6 in
Length171.9 in168.4 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height62.2 in65.3 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.3,237 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.1 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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