Compare the Buick Encore 2021 Preferred AWD 4dr VS Buick Encore 2019 Essence AWD 4dr

Alternator, 130 amps

Axle, 3.53 final drive ratio

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc

Drivetrain, all-wheel drive (AWD models only.)

Engine block heater

Engine, Turbo 1.4L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder Direct Injection SIDI (155 hp [115.6 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 177 lb-ft of torque [239 N-m] @ 2000-4000 rpm)

Exhaust system, rear exit

Exhaust tip, styled stainless-steel

Mechanical jack with tools

Steering, power, variable effort, electric

Suspension, Ride and Handling

Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically-controlled with overdrive includes Driver Shift Control

Alternator, 130 amps

Axle, 3.53 final drive ratio

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc

Drivetrain, all-wheel drive (AWD models only.)

Engine, ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder sequential MFI (138 hp [102.9 kW] @ 4900 rpm, 148 lb-ft of torque [199.8 N-m] @ 1850 rpm)

Exhaust system, rear exit

Exhaust tip, styled stainless-steel

Mechanical jack

Steering, power, variable effort, electric

Suspension, Ride and Handling

Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically-controlled with overdrive includes Driver Shift Control

Door handles, body-colour with chrome strips

Fascias, front and rear accent colour includes rocker mouldings

Glass, acoustic, laminated windshield

Glass, deep-tinted

Headlamps, halogen

Lamp, LED centre high-mounted stop/brake

Luggage rack, side rails, roof-mounted

Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-colour, manual-folding

Tire, compact spare 16" (40.6 cm), located under cargo floor

Tires, P215/55R18 all-season, blackwall

Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) aluminum with Technical Grey pockets

Windshield, solar absorbing

Wiper, rear intermittent

Wipers, front intermittent with pulse washers

Door handles, body-colour with chrome strips

Fascias, front and rear accent colour includes rocker mouldings

Fog lamps, front

Glass, acoustic, laminated windshield

Glass, deep-tinted

Headlamps, LED

Luggage rack, side rails, roof-mounted

Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-colour, manual-folding with turn signal indicators

Tire, compact spare 16" (40.6 cm), located under cargo floor

Tires, P215/55R18 all-season, blackwall

Wheels, 18" (45.7) aluminum with Technical Gray pockets

Windshield, solar absorbing

Wiper, rear intermittent

Wipers, front intermittent with pulse washers

4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.ca or dealer for details.)

Antenna, roof-mounted

Audio system feature, 6-speaker system

Audio system, 7" diagonal Buick Infotainment System includes multi-touch display, AM/FM stereo, includes Bluetooth streaming audio for music and most phones; featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phones.

SiriusXM enjoy an All Access trial subscription with over 140+ channels including commercial-free music, plus sports, news and entertainment. Plus listening on the SiriusXM app, online and at home on compatible connected devices is included, so you'll hear the best SiriusXM has to offer, anywhere life takes you. Welcome to the world of SiriusXM (If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. See the SiriusXM Customer Agreement at www.siriusxm.ca for complete terms and how to cancel. All fees, content, features, and availability are subject to change.)

Antenna, roof-mounted

Audio system feature, 6-speaker system

Audio system, Buick Infotainment System, AM/FM stereo SiriusXM with 8" diagonal Colour Touch Screen, includes 2 USB ports, Bluetooth streaming for audio and select phones and Phone Integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability for compatible phone

Bluetooth for phone and music personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system, phonebook access, voice recognition for audio, phone, phonebook and music selection, Pandora and Stitcher Smartphone compatible, SiriusXM weather and data services, and software Bluetooth and Smartphone interface upgradeable

Buick 4G LTE and available built-in Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 7 devices; includes data trial for 1 month or 3GB (whichever comes first) from delivery date (Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Requires active connected vehicle services and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider. Accessory Power must be active to use the Wi-Fi hotspot.)

SiriusXM Enjoy a 3-month XM Select+ trial with over 120 channels including commercial-free music, plus sports, news and entertainment. Free listening on the app and online is included, so you'll hear the best SiriusXM has to offer, anywhere life takes you. Welcome to the world of SiriusXM. (If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. To cancel you must call us at 1-888-539-7474. SiriusXM Canada products, programming, services are subject to change. The use of the SiriusXM Canada radio service constitutes acceptance of our Customer Agreement available at siriusxm.ca/terms.)

Air conditioning, single-zone manual

Air filter, particle

Assist handle, rear

Buick Connected Access capable (Subject to terms. See onstar.ca or dealer for details.)

Cargo cover, rear, stowable and removable

Cargo storage, tray under rear floor

Cloth with Leatherette seat trim

Compass display

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed

Defogger, rear-window, electric

Door handles, chrome

Door locks, power with lockout protection

Door sill plate cover, front

Driver Information Centre enhanced, 4.2" multi-colour display, includes tachometer, speedometer, trip odometer, fuel level, coolant temperature, oil life monitor, battery and compass

Floor mats, colour-keyed and carpeted front (Deleted when (PDH) Buick Interior Protection Package, LPO or (PDA) Road Trip Package, LPO is ordered. When available (VAV) All-weather floor mats, LPO are included, they will replace the standard carpeted floor mats.)

Floor mats, colour-keyed and carpeted rear (Deleted when (PDH) Buick Interior Protection Package, LPO or (PDA) Road Trip Package, LPO is ordered. When available (VAV) All-weather floor mats, LPO are included, they will replace the standard carpeted floor mats.)

Glovebox, dual

Headrests, 2-way adjustable, up/down

Heater, electric, heater/defroster

Keyless Open includes extended range Remote Keyless Entry

Keyless start, push button

Lighting, interior, dimming instrument panel cluster

Lighting, interior, overhead courtesy lamp

Lighting, interior, rear cargo compartment lamp

Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night with tilt

Noise control system, active noise cancellation

Oil life monitoring system

Power outlet, 120-volt located on the rear of centre console (Included and only available with (PCW) Safety Package.)

QuietTuning Buick exclusive process that consists of acoustically enhanced windshield and side glass, along with numerous noise cancelling acoustic treatments to reduce, block and absorb noise and vibration to create a quiet interior cabin

Seat adjuster, driver 6-way power with manual recline and power lumbar adjustment

Seat adjuster, front passenger 2-way manual

Seat, rear 60/40 split-bench, folding

Seatback, passenger flat-folding

Seats, front bucket

Shift knob, satin silver and chrome

Speedometer, km/miles, km odometer

Steering column, tilt and telescopic, adjustable

Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and phone interface controls

Steering wheel, leather-wrapped 3-spoke, colour-keyed with theft-deterrent locking feature

Storage, front passenger underseat

Temperature sensor, outside

Theft-deterrent system, electrical, unauthorized entry

Theft-deterrent system, immobilizer, vehicle, PASS-Key III

Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered

Window, power with driver Express-Up/Down

Window, power with front passenger Express-Down

Windows, power, rear with Express-Down

Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger

Air filter, particle

Assist handle, rear

Cargo cover, rear, stowable and removable

Cargo storage, tray under rear floor

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed

Defogger, rear-window, electric

Door locks, power with lockout protection

Door sill plate cover, front

Driver Information Centre enhanced, 4.2" multi-colour display, includes tachometer, speedometer, trip odometer, fuel level, coolant temperature, oil life monitor, battery and compass

Floor mats, colour-keyed and carpeted front

Floor mats, colour-keyed and carpeted rear

Glovebox, dual

Headrests, 2-way adjustable, up/down

Keyless Open includes extended range Remote Keyless Entry

Keyless start, push button

Lighting, interior, dimming instrument panel cluster

Lighting, interior, overhead courtesy lamp

Lighting, interior, rear cargo compartment lamp

Memory seat, driver side presets for seat position, air conditioning and mirrors

Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming

Noise control system, active noise cancellation

Oil life monitoring system

Power outlet, 120-volt located on the rear of centre console

QuietTuning Buick exclusive process that consists of acoustically enhanced windshield and side glass, along with numerous noise cancelling acoustic treatments to reduce, block and absorb noise and vibration to create a quiet interior cabin

Remote vehicle starter system includes Remote Keyless Entry

Seat adjuster, driver 6-way power with manual recline and power lumbar adjustment

Seat adjuster, front passenger 6-way power with manual recline and power lumbar adjustment

Seat, rear 60/40 split-bench, folding

Seatback, passenger flat-folding

Seats, front bucket

Seats, heated driver and front passenger

Shift knob, satin silver and chrome

Steering column, tilt and telescopic, adjustable

Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and phone interface controls

Steering wheel, heated

Steering wheel, leather-wrapped 3-spoke, colour-keyed with theft-deterrent locking feature

Theft-deterrent system, electrical, unauthorized entry

Theft-deterrent system, immobilizer, vehicle, PASS-Key III

Universal Home Remote

Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered

Window, power with driver Express-Up/Down

Window, power with front passenger Express-Down

Windows, power, rear with Express-Down

Airbag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector

Airbags, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger; seat-mounted side-impact and head-curtain for front and rear seating positions

Daytime Running Lamps, separate cavity, LED

Door locks, child security rear, manual

Horn, dual-note tone

OnStar and Buick connected services capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.ca or dealer for details.)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (Included and only available with (PCW) Safety Package.)

Rear Vision Camera

Restraint provisions, child Isofix 2 point for outboard seating positions only, point/latch, includes 3 top tether points for all three seating positions

Seat belt, 3-point, driver with load limiter, height adjustable

Seat belt, 3-point, front passenger with load limiter, height adjustable

Seat belts, 3-point rear, all seating positions

Side Blind Zone Alert (Included and only available with (PCW) Safety Package.)

StabiliTrak, stability control system

Tire Pressure Monitoring System, manual learn

Airbag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger presence detector

Airbags, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger, side-impact seat-mounted and roof rail for front and rear outboard seating positions

Buick Connected Access with 10 years of standard connectivity which enables services such as, Vehicle Diagnostics, Dealer Maintenance Notification and more (Limitations apply. Not transferable. Standard connectivity available to original purchaser for ten years from the vehicle delivery date for model year 2018 or newer Buick vehicles. See onstar.ca for details and further plan limitations. Connected Access does not include emergency or security services. Availability of Connected Access and any of its services are dependent on compatible 4G LTE wireless networks and are also subject to change.)

Daytime Running Lamps, separate cavity, LED

Door locks, child security rear, manual

Horn, dual-note tone

OnStar and Buick connected services capable (Fleet orders receive a 3-month trial. Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model. Subscription required.)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Vision Camera

Restraint provisions, child, Isofix 2 point only, point/latch includes 3 top tether points

Seat belt, 3-point, driver with load limiter, height adjustable

Seat belt, 3-point, front passenger with load limiter, height adjustable

Seat belts, 3-point rear, all seating positions

Side Blind Zone Alert

StabiliTrak, stability control system

Tire Pressure Monitoring System, manual learn