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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: $31,730

Buick Encore   
Difference: $171

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,103

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112014
ModelForesterForesterForesterEncore
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $24,160
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $23,194
Rugged Package 887 887 887  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600 795
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Satellite radio 432      
Remote start 432 432 432  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363  
Cargo net 48 48 48  
Premium Group       4,805
Sunroof       800
Roof rack crossbars       245
Rugged Package 608 608 608  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335 700
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Satellite radio 324      
Remote start 324 324 324  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272  
Cargo net 31 31 31  
Premium Group       4,612
Sunroof       704
Roof rack crossbars       216
Options (change) 4,681 4,049 3,681 6,645
Options (change) 3,564 3,074 2,798 6,232
Destination 725 725 725 925
Total Price $31,901 $32,769 $34,401 $31,730
Total Invoice $29,103 $29,985 $31,607 $30,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,661
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $177
Model Year2011201120112014
ModelForesterForesterForesterEncore
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/55-18
Total Price$31,901$32,769$34,401$31,730
Adjustments for Features0-700-875-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,901$32,069$33,526$30,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0
Total Invoice$29,103$29,985$31,607$30,351
Adjustments for Features0-641-804-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,103$29,344$30,803$28,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$241$1,700$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2011201120112014
ModelForesterForesterForesterEncore
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rear side airbags   $300
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Hood scoop  $100 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
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$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Total Value of Features$4,325$5,025$5,200$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$875$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-641-804-1,425

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112014
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested214050%
Total Not Requested214050%

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