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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: $32,863

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $912

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,400

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterEncore
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $24,365
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $23,390
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Navigation system 1,350     495
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53  
Cargo net 68 68 68  
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 140
Roof rack crossbars 181 181 181 245
Remote start 455 455 455  
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Premium Group       6,150
Sunroof       900
Cargo tray       110
Metallic paint (extra cost)       395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Navigation system 1,156     450
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34  
Cargo net 44 44 44  
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 127
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 223
Remote start 341 341 341  
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Premium Group       5,904
Sunroof       819
Cargo tray       100
Metallic paint (extra cost)       359
Options (change) 2,553 1,203 1,203 8,435
Options (change) 1,980 824 824 7,982
Destination 915 915 915 975
Total Price $32,863 $35,208 $38,208 $33,775
Total Invoice $30,400 $32,626 $35,414 $32,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,762
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,608
Model Year2018201820182018
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$32,863$35,208$38,208$33,775
Adjustments for Features-135-4,195-4,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,728$31,013$33,713$33,775
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$30,400$32,626$35,414$32,347
Adjustments for Features-125-3,887-4,1660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,275$28,739$31,248$32,347
Cost Above Minimum$1,536$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2018201820182018
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 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
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 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$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$5,725$9,785$10,085$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$4,195$4,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-125-3,887-4,1660

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested324073%
Total Not Requested119027%

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