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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: $30,005

Buick Encore   
Difference: $979

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,462

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelForesterForesterEncore
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $24,160
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $23,194
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
iPod integration 223 223  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
Rear spoiler 367    
Satellite radio 453 453  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 795
Remote start 432 432  
Leather Group     3,325
Sunroof     800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
iPod integration 145 145  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
Rear spoiler 275    
Satellite radio 340 340  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 700
Remote start 324 324  
Leather Group     3,192
Sunroof     704
Options (change) 4,294 3,927 4,920
Options (change) 3,437 3,165 4,596
Destination 695 695 925
Total Price $30,984 $32,817 $30,005
Total Invoice $28,462 $30,269 $28,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,969
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $694
Model Year200920092014
ModelForesterForesterEncore
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/55-18
Total Price$30,984$32,817$30,005
Adjustments for Features0-235-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,984$32,582$29,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$28,462$30,269$28,715
Adjustments for Features0-217-947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,462$30,052$27,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200920092014
ModelForesterForesterEncore
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop $100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$4,660$4,895$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-217-947

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in100.6 in
Length179.5 in168.4 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height65.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested172558%
Total Not Requested122542%

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