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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: $31,099

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $991

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,531

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $2,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelForesterForesterEncore
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $24,365
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $23,390
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
iPod integration 223 223  
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
Rear spoiler 367    
Satellite radio 453 453  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Cargo net 46 46 60
All-weather floor mats 69 69 140
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 495
Remote start 432 432  
Cargo tray   75 110
Essence Group     4,700
Sunroof     900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
iPod integration 145 145  
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
Rear spoiler 275    
Satellite radio 340 340  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Cargo net 30 30 55
All-weather floor mats 39 39 127
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 450
Remote start 324 324  
Cargo tray   46 100
Essence Group     4,512
Sunroof     819
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 4,409 4,117 6,800
Options (change) 3,506 3,280 6,422
Destination 695 695 925
Total Price $31,099 $33,007 $32,090
Total Invoice $28,531 $30,384 $30,737

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,291
Model Year200920092017
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$31,099$33,007$32,090
Adjustments for Features0-275-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,099$32,732$31,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$0
Total Invoice$28,531$30,384$30,737
Adjustments for Features0-253-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,531$30,131$29,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200920092017
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
Remote app  $25
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
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
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
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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$4,770$5,045$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-253-915

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092017
ModelForesterEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in100.6 in
Length179.5 in168.4 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height65.9 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 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 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 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%
Essence 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
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested172558%
Total Not Requested122542%

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