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Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,535

Buick Encore   
Difference: $4,627

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelOutbackOutbackEncore
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,495 $35,695 $24,200
Base Invoice $30,150 $33,066 $23,232
Navigation system 2,000   795
Cargo net 42 42  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Premium Group     3,990
Sunroof     800
Navigation system 1,823   700
Cargo net 28 28  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Premium Group     3,830
Sunroof     704
Options (change) 2,042 225 5,585
Options (change) 1,851 147 5,234
Destination 625 625 750
Total Price $35,162 $36,545 $30,535
Total Invoice $32,626 $33,838 $29,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,502
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,204
Model Year200620062013
ModelOutbackOutbackEncore
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine250hp H6250hp H6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/55-18
Total Price$35,162$36,545$30,535
Adjustments for Features0-550-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,162$35,995$28,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$833$0
Total Invoice$32,626$33,838$29,216
Adjustments for Features0-509-1,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,626$33,329$27,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$703$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200620062013
ModelOutbackOutbackEncore
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,600$6,150$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-509-1,794

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20062013
ModelOutbackEncore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in100.6 in
Length188.7 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height63.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,321 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested188047%
Total Not Requested210053%

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