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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: $32,630

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,107

Buick Encore   
Difference: $243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182019
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackEncore
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $23,200
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $23,130
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458 458 458  
Cargo net 81 81 81 81  
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 140
Remote start 470 470 470 470  
Premium Group         6,150
Navigation system         495
Sunroof         900
Cargo tray         110
Metallic paint (extra cost)         395
Roof rack crossbars         245
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343 343 343  
Cargo net 52 52 52 52  
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 127
Remote start 352 352 352 352  
Premium Group         5,904
Navigation system         450
Sunroof         819
Cargo tray         100
Metallic paint (extra cost)         359
Roof rack crossbars         223
Options (change) 1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110 8,435
Options (change) 812 812 812 812 7,982
Destination 915 915 915 915 995
Total Price $34,720 $37,420 $38,515 $40,715 $32,630
Total Invoice $32,350 $34,791 $35,838 $37,816 $32,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $977
Model Year20182018201820182019
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackEncore
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18215/55-18
Total Price$34,720$37,420$38,515$40,715$32,630
Adjustments for Features-1,020-1,920-5,060-5,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,700$35,500$33,455$35,655$32,630
Cost Above Minimum$245$2,045$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$32,350$34,791$35,838$37,816$32,107
Adjustments for Features-950-1,785-4,708-4,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,400$33,006$31,130$33,116$32,107
Cost Above Minimum$270$1,876$0$1,986$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182018201820182019
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackEncore
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$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$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
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
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300  $300
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration    $50
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Rear bumper protector  $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
App support    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,460$7,360$10,500$10,500$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$1,920$5,060$5,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-950-1,785-4,708-4,7000

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182019
ModelOutbackEncore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in100.6 in
Length189.9 in168.4 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height66.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft348.4 ft3

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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 seat100Yes
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 Requested334075%
Total Not Requested109025%

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