Compare 2018 Buick Encore - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $22,990 | $24,700 | $22,195 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $22,875 | $23,632 | $21,571 |
| Destination | $995 | $980 | $975 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Metal-look | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | N/A | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Driver | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth/leatherette | Leather | Cloth/leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | N/A | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar Guidance | N/A | MAZDA CONNECT |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar Guidance | N/A | N/A |
| Emergency Services | OnStar Guidance | N/A | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar Guidance | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar Guidance | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar Guidance | N/A | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar Guidance | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar Guidance | N/A | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar Guidance | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar Guidance | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | LED Low/high Beam | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Twilight Sentinel Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | PASS-Key III | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | GM TOTAL Warranty 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Metal-look | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Accents |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Front Tires | P215/55HR18.0 BSW AS | P235/45HR18.0 BSW AS | P215/50VR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.4L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | SACHS Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | SACHS Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | StabiliTrak | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | SHIFTRONIC | Standard |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.53 | 4.29 | 4.33 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 168.4 " | 164.0 " | 168.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.9 " | 70.9 " | 69.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 65.3 " | 61.0 " | 60.7 " |
| Engine | 1.4L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 138 @ 4,900 Rpm | 175 @ 5,500 Rpm | 146 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 148 @ 1,850 Rpm | 195 @ 1,500 Rpm | 146 @ 2,800 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 25 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 33 Mpg | 32 Mpg | 34 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 10.1 Seconds | 9.1 Seconds | 8.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.5 Seconds | 16.6 Seconds | 16.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 81 Mph | 82 Mph | 86 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 62 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 2.85/3.25 " | 3.03/3.36 " | 3.29/3.59 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,237 Lbs. | 3,043 Lbs. | 2,809 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,255 Lbs. | 4,045 Lbs. | 3,840 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,057 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 1,790 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 919 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 " | 102.4 " | 101.2 " |
| Front Track | 60.6 " | 61.4 " | 60.0 " |
| Rear Track | 60.6 " | 61.7 " | 59.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.3 '' | 17.4 '' | 17.4 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .32 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 40.8 " | 41.5 " | 41.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.8 " | 34.6 " | 35.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.6 " | 38.0 " | 38.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.8 " | 37.8 " | 37.2 " |
| Front Hip Room | 51.7 " | 53.3 " | 52.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 50.1 " | 52.2 " | 49.0 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.2 " | 55.5 " | 53.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.6 " | 54.5 " | 50.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 18.8 Cu.ft. | 19.2 Cu.ft. | 12.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 48.4 Cu.ft. | 45.8 Cu.ft. | 44.5 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 94 Cu.ft. | 88 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.0 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 12.7 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Good | Below Average | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.65 | $0.73 | $0.66 |
| Depreciation | $15,018 | $16,599 | $14,164 |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,031 | $2,153 | $1,969 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,113 | $3,950 | $3,764 |
| Insurance | $4,513 | $6,349 | $5,485 |
| Maintenance | $3,485 | $4,742 | $3,503 |
| Repairs | $1,051 | $0 | $1,807 |
| Opportunity Costs | $221 | $258 | $234 |
| Total Cost | $32,577 | $36,357 | $32,998 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Front | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | good |
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Evaluation | good | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | acceptable | N/A | acceptable |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | good |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | N/A | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | good |
