Comparing the 2025 Subaru Forester vs 2025 Buick Encore GX

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MSRP starting at:

36,169

48 months lease
$529 @ 6.49 %*
+Taxes & Licenses/mth 0cash down
Convenience AWD
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2025 Buick Encore GX

MSRP starting at:

32,149

Preferred FWD

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP $36,169 $32,149
EPA Classification Small SUV 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 9.1 (Est) 8
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.2 (Est) 7.6
Engine Type Regular Unleaded H-4 Turbocharged
Displacement 2.5 L/152 1.3/- TBD -
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 180 @ 5800 155 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 178 @ 3700 174 @ 1600
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Small SUV 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 9.1 (Est) L/100 km 8 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.2 (Est) L/100 km 7.6 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 9.1 (Est) L/100 km 8 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.2 (Est) L/100 km 7.6 L/100 km
Engine Order Code L3T
Engine Type Regular Unleaded H-4 Turbocharged
Displacement 2.5 L/152 1.3/- TBD -
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 180 @ 5800 155 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 178 @ 3700 174 @ 1600
Trans Order Code MRG
Trans Type 8 1
Trans Description Cont. CVT w/OD Continuously Variable Ratio
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.07 - 0.94 2.621-0.374
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.38 0.67
Clutch Size (in) N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.70 5.45
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - TBD -
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 110.8 94.3
Front Head Room (in) 41.2 39.71
Front Leg Room (in) 43.3 40.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.7 55.42
Front Hip Room (in) 54.7 51.87
Second Head Room (in) 39.6 38.1
Second Leg Room (in) 39.4 36.01
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
All Wheel Drive Standard N/A
4 Cylinder Engine Standard N/A
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T Standard Standard
CVT Transmission Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive N/A Standard
3 Cylinder Engine (Option) N/A Standard
3 Cylinder Engine N/A Standard
Turbocharged (Option) N/A Standard
Turbocharged N/A Standard
Gasoline Fuel (Option) N/A Standard
Aluminum Wheels (Option) N/A Standard
A/T (Option) N/A Standard
CVT Transmission (Option) N/A Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode N/A Standard
Tow Hitch (Option) N/A Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor N/A Standard
Wheel Locks (Option) N/A Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front All-Season Standard N/A
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard N/A
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Standard
Tires - Front Performance N/A Standard
Tires - Rear Performance N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard N/A
Multi-Zone A/C Standard N/A
A/C Standard Standard
Security System Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard N/A
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard N/A
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard N/A
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard N/A
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
HD Radio Standard N/A
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard N/A
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard N/A
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist Standard N/A
Rear A/C N/A Standard
AM/FM Stereo (Option) N/A Standard
Cruise Control (Option) N/A Standard
Floor Mats (Option) N/A Standard
Keyless Entry (Option) N/A Standard
Power Door Locks (Option) N/A Standard
Power Driver Seat N/A Standard
Bucket Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Satellite Radio (Option) N/A Standard
Luggage Rack (Option) N/A Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror N/A Standard
Rear Parking Aid (Option) N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar N/A Standard
Remote Trunk Release (Option) N/A Standard
Bluetooth Connection (Option) N/A Standard
Telematics N/A Standard
Remote Engine Start N/A Standard
Back-Up Camera (Option) N/A Standard
Power Liftgate (Option) N/A Standard
Keyless Start N/A Standard
Cargo Shade (Option) N/A Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats N/A Standard
Heated Steering Wheel N/A Standard
WiFi Hotspot N/A Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control (Option) N/A Standard
Smart Device Integration (Option) N/A Standard
Aerial View Display System (Option) N/A Standard
Requires Subscription (Option) N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard N/A
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling Standard N/A
Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag Standard Standard
Lane Keeping Assist Standard Standard
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard Standard
Driver Monitoring Standard N/A
Rear Side Air Bag N/A Standard
Blind Spot Monitor N/A Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert N/A Standard
Driver Restriction Features N/A Standard
Front Collision Warning N/A Standard
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