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Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,945

Buick Encore   
Difference: $5,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEncore
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $23,200
Cold Weather Package 60    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 495
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sunroof 850 850 900
Remote start 529 529  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Heated front seats   440  
Essence Group     4,700
Cargo mat     60
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Cold Weather Package 48    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 450
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sunroof 680 680 819
Remote start 380 380  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Heated front seats   352  
Essence Group     4,512
Cargo mat     55
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 6,593 5,048 6,550
Options (change) 5,297 4,050 6,195
Destination 745 745 1,195
Total Price $36,748 $38,693 $30,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,363
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,266
Model Year200820082021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEncore
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/55-18
Total Price$36,748$38,693$30,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,748$37,118$29,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200820082021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEncore
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250 
Remote app  $25
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,265$4,840$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,387-373

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082021
ModelHighlanderEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in100.6 in
Length188.4 in168.4 in
Width75.2 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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 start75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested197566%
Total Not Requested100034%

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