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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: $30,347

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,928

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,313

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $2,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackEncore
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $24,365
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $23,390
Limited Package 5,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Cargo net 42 42 42 60
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 140
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 495
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Essence Group       4,700
Sunroof       900
Roof rack crossbars       245
Metallic paint (extra cost)       395
Limited Package 4,538      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Cargo net 28 28 28 55
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 127
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822 450
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Essence Group       4,512
Sunroof       819
Roof rack crossbars       223
Metallic paint (extra cost)       359
Options (change) 7,357 2,357 2,174 6,935
Options (change) 6,598 2,053 1,933 6,545
Destination 695 695 695 975
Total Price $30,347 $34,647 $34,964 $32,275
Total Invoice $28,313 $32,115 $32,552 $30,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $578
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,304
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackEncore
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/55-18
Total Price$30,347$34,647$34,964$32,275
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,125-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,347$34,522$33,839$30,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0
Total Invoice$28,313$32,115$32,552$30,910
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,047-1,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,313$31,999$31,505$29,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,192$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2009200920092018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackEncore
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,450$4,575$5,575$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,125$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,047-1,293

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092018
ModelOutbackEncore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in100.6 in
Length188.7 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height63.2 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 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 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested292550%
Total Not Requested290050%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested190062%
Total Not Requested115038%

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