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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: $31,540

Buick Encore   
Difference: $206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142021
ModelForesterForesterForesterEncore
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $23,200
Navigation system 1,100     495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 100
Cargo net 87 87 87 60
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 140
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 245
AC power outlet 409 409 409  
Remote start 436 436 436  
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74  
Essence Group       4,700
Sunroof       900
Cargo tray       110
Metallic paint (extra cost)       395
Navigation system 975     450
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 91
Cargo net 56 56 56 55
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 127
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 223
AC power outlet 306 306 306  
Remote start 328 328 328  
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48  
Essence Group       4,512
Sunroof       819
Cargo tray       100
Metallic paint (extra cost)       359
Options (change) 2,926 1,826 1,826 7,145
Options (change) 2,231 1,256 1,256 6,736
Destination 825 825 825 1,195
Total Price $31,746 $32,646 $35,646 $31,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $439
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,752
Model Year2014201420142021
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?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$31,746$32,646$35,646$31,540
Adjustments for Features-645-845-1,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,101$31,801$34,601$31,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2014201420142021
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 
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
HD radio$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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$5,320$5,520$5,720$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$645$845$1,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-595-780-9650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20142021
ModelForesterEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in100.6 in
Length180.9 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height66.4 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 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 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 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%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 start75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested197566%
Total Not Requested100034%

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