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Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,103

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,677

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,003

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelForesterForesterEncore
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $24,365
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $23,390
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 60
All-weather floor mats 55 55 140
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Essence Group     4,700
Roof rack crossbars     245
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Sunroof     900
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 55
All-weather floor mats 33 33 127
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Essence Group     4,512
Roof rack crossbars     223
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Sunroof     819
Options (change) 583 724 6,440
Options (change) 377 468 6,095
Destination 625 625 975
Total Price $28,103 $29,244 $31,780
Total Invoice $26,003 $27,098 $30,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,022
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,883
Model Year200620062018
ModelForesterForesterEncore
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-18
Total Price$28,103$29,244$31,780
Adjustments for Features-9000-3,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,203$29,244$28,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0
Total Invoice$26,003$27,098$30,460
Adjustments for Features-8330-3,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,170$27,098$27,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,928$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200620062018
ModelForesterForesterEncore
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$4,995$4,095$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-8330-3,407

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in100.6 in
Length176.6 in168.4 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height65.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested167555%
Total Not Requested137545%

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