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Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,181 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | ||||
| Difference: $2,594 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,585 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | ||||
| Difference: $3,762 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Encore |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | Base |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $26,595 | $27,895 | $29,895 | $24,365 |
| Base Invoice | $24,905 | $26,094 | $27,992 | $23,390 |
| Rugged Package | 887 | 887 | 887 | |
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 495 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | 185 | |
| Rear spoiler | 368 | 368 | ||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | 166 | |
| Cargo net | 48 | 48 | 48 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 69 | 140 |
| Remote start | 432 | 432 | 432 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | 93 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | 363 | |
| Premium Group | 6,150 | |||
| Sunroof | 900 | |||
| Roof rack crossbars | 245 | |||
| Cargo tray | 110 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 395 | |||
| Rugged Package | 608 | 608 | 608 | |
| Navigation system | 1,066 | 888 | 888 | 450 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | 120 | |
| Rear spoiler | 276 | 276 | ||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | 108 | |
| Cargo net | 31 | 31 | 31 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 39 | 127 |
| Remote start | 324 | 324 | 324 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | 61 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | 272 | |
| Premium Group | 5,904 | |||
| Sunroof | 819 | |||
| Roof rack crossbars | 223 | |||
| Cargo tray | 100 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 359 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,811 | 3,611 | 3,243 | 8,435 |
| Options (change) | 2,905 | 2,727 | 2,451 | 7,982 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 975 |
| Total Price | $31,181 | $32,281 | $33,913 | $33,775 |
| Total Invoice | $28,585 | $29,596 | $31,218 | $32,347 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,264 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,488 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Encore |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | Base |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 138hp I4 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T4 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 6 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 215/55-18 |
| Total Price | $31,181 | $32,281 | $33,913 | $33,775 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -700 | -875 | -1,330 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,181 | $31,581 | $33,038 | $32,445 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $400 | $1,857 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $28,585 | $29,596 | $31,218 | $32,347 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -642 | -805 | -1,274 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,585 | $28,954 | $30,413 | $31,073 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $369 | $1,828 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Encore |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | Base |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | $4,510 | $5,210 | $5,385 | $5,840 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $700 | $875 | $1,330 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -642 | -805 | -1,274 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Encore |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 100.6 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 65.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,238 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 52.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 50.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
| Rugged Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bodyside moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Roof rack crossbars | 50 | Yes |
| Mud guards | 75 | No |
| Rear bumper protector | 40 | No |
| Wheel-lip moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Rugged Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bodyside moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Roof rack crossbars | 50 | Yes |
| Mud guards | 75 | No |
| Rear bumper protector | 40 | No |
| Wheel-lip moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Rugged Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bodyside moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Roof rack crossbars | 50 | Yes |
| Mud guards | 75 | No |
| Rear bumper protector | 40 | No |
| Wheel-lip moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Buick Encore
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2240 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 2190 | 49% |
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