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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: $29,442

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $1,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920172017
ModelForesterEncoreEncore
TrimPremiumBaseSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $24,365 $25,565
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Cargo cover 172    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55    
Cargo tray 80 110 110
Cargo net 68 60 60
All-weather floor mats 81 140 140
Roof rack crossbars 181 245 245
Fog lights 382    
Remote start 455    
Preferred II Group   2,500  
AWD   1,500 1,500
1.4L I4   895 895
Sunroof   900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Cargo cover 111    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35    
Cargo tray 52 100 100
Cargo net 44 55 55
All-weather floor mats 52 127 127
Roof rack crossbars 117 223 223
Fog lights 286    
Remote start 341    
Preferred II Group   2,400  
AWD   1,440 1,440
1.4L I4   814 814
Sunroof   819 819
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Options (change) 1,772 6,745 4,245
Options (change) 1,230 6,337 3,937
Destination 975 925 925
Total Price $29,442 $32,035 $30,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $408
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,352
Model Year201920172017
ModelForesterEncoreEncore
TrimPremiumBaseSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4153hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/31 MPG26/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$29,442$32,035$30,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,560-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,442$30,475$29,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201920172017
ModelForesterEncoreEncore
TrimPremiumBaseSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Engine-block heater $35$35
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Total Value of Features$5,025$6,585$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,560$885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,493-847

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20192017
ModelForesterEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in100.6 in
Length182.1 in168.4 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height67.5 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,358 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Preferred II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested62554%
Total Not Requested52546%
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested120087%
Total Not Requested18513%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore Sport Touring

turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested120087%
Total Not Requested18513%

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