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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: $31,040

Buick Encore   
Difference: $425

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019
ModelOutbackOutbackEncore
Trim2.5i3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $23,200
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $23,130
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 495
Sunroof 1,445 1,445 900
Essence Group     4,700
Cargo tray     110
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Roof rack crossbars     245
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 450
Sunroof 1,203 1,203 819
Essence Group     4,512
Cargo tray     100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Roof rack crossbars     223
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 6,845
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 6,463
Destination 775 775 995
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $31,040
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $30,588

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $262
Model Year201220122019
ModelOutbackOutbackEncore
Trim2.5i3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6138hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$31,465$35,465$31,040
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,465$34,515$29,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$30,588
Adjustments for Features0-882-1,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,267$32,057$29,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201220122019
ModelOutbackOutbackEncore
Trim2.5i3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 app  $25
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,750$3,700$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-882-1,059

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122019
ModelOutbackEncore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in100.6 in
Length188.2 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height65.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested331576%
Total Not Requested102524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested245071%
Total Not Requested102529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested190062%
Total Not Requested115038%

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