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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: $32,644

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152021
ModelForesterForesterForesterEncore
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $23,200
Navigation Package 1,850      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 100
Cargo net 90 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 140
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 245
AC power outlet 415 415 415  
Remote start 445 445 445  
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895 1,895  
Premium Group       6,150
Navigation system       495
Sunroof       900
Cargo tray       110
Metallic paint (extra cost)       395
Navigation Package 1,600      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 91
Cargo net 58 58 58  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 127
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 223
AC power outlet 311 311 311  
Remote start 333 333 333  
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638 1,638  
Premium Group       5,904
Navigation system       450
Sunroof       819
Cargo tray       100
Metallic paint (extra cost)       359
Options (change) 3,699 3,744 3,744 8,535
Options (change) 2,871 2,909 2,909 8,073
Destination 850 850 850 1,195
Total Price $32,644 $34,689 $37,689 $32,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $196
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,617
Model Year2015201520152021
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)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$32,644$34,689$37,689$32,930
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-2,500-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,644$32,389$35,189$32,585
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$2,800$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2015201520152021
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
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
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 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 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
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$5,545$7,845$8,045$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$2,500$345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,115-2,301-97

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20152021
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested132558%
Total Not Requested97542%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested132558%
Total Not Requested97542%

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 warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested241555%
Total Not Requested194045%

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