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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: $31,600

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $205

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,184

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterEncore
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $24,160
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $23,194
Navigation system 1,100     795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 75
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 245
AC power outlet 409 409 409  
Remote start 436 436 436  
Cargo net 87 87 87  
Premium Group       4,805
Sunroof       800
Navigation system 975     700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 66
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 216
AC power outlet 306 306 306  
Remote start 328 328 328  
Cargo net 56 56 56  
Premium Group       4,612
Sunroof       704
Options (change) 2,780 1,680 1,680 6,720
Options (change) 2,137 1,162 1,162 6,298
Destination 825 825 825 925
Total Price $31,600 $32,500 $35,500 $31,805
Total Invoice $29,184 $30,038 $32,823 $30,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $917
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterEncore
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$31,600$32,500$35,500$31,805
Adjustments for Features0-200-400-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$32,300$35,100$31,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$29,184$30,038$32,823$30,417
Adjustments for Features0-185-370-316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,184$29,853$32,453$30,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$669$3,269$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterEncore
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags   $300
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
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 cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,285$5,485$5,685$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$400$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-370-316

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20142014
ModelForesterEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in100.6 in
Length180.9 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height66.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
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 control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested199046%
Total Not Requested229054%

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