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2018 Buick Encore vs. 2018 Toyota RAV4

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Buick Encore and 2018 Toyota RAV4 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Buick Encore and the 2018 Toyota RAV4.

When comparing the 2018 Buick Encore's and the 2018 Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Buick Encore has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Buick Encore's and the 2018 Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Toyota RAV4 is a better car than the 2018 Buick Encore.

Pricing: A used 2018 Buick Encore ranges from $11,781 to $19,997 while a used 2018 Toyota RAV4 is priced between $16,487 to $26,664.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Buick Encore loses 44 percent of its value and the 2018 Toyota RAV4 loses 28.7 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Toyota RAV4 retains 15.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Buick Encore.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Buick Encore is 8.3 out of 10 while the Toyota RAV4's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Buick Encore being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs and the Toyota RAV4 being ranked 2 out of 19 Best Small SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Buick Encore is 7.2 out of 10. For the Toyota RAV4 the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota RAV4 an advantage in reliability compared to the Buick Encore.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Buick Encore’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the 2018 Toyota RAV4 base engine makes 176 horsepower. The Encore is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. The RAV4 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 477 miles.This gives the 2018 Buick Encore the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Toyota RAV4 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2018 Toyota RAV4, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2018 Buick Encore and the 2018 Toyota RAV4 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$22,990

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

$35,782

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

$22,990 - $52,100

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$24,660

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$24,370

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,550 - $27,895

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$15,907

Price Range:

$11,781 - $19,997

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

$23,133

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

$15,907 - $40,599

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

323

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

73,930

# Good or Great Deals:

147

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$21,320

Price Range:

$16,487 - $26,664

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$18,697

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$15,309 - $27,261

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

809

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

81,641

# Good or Great Deals:

213

Buick Encore Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Buick Encore

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.6

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

6.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

5.1 - 6.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

14.1%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Toyota RAV4

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.9

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

4.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

3.8 - 7.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

40.7%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

1.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

1.2 - 8.7

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

4.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.9 - 13

Buick Encore Rankings

Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs

1 / 13

Most Reliable Luxury Subcompact SUVs

1 / 13

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs Under $25k

1 / 2

Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs Under $25k

1 / 1

Luxury Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 13

Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs for Tall People

4 / 13

Most Comfortable Luxury Subcompact SUVs

5 / 13

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs

7 / 68

Luxury Subcompact SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

8 / 13

Luxury Subcompact SUVs with the Most Legroom

8 / 13

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

10 / 68

Luxury Subcompact SUVs with the Most Horsepower

12 / 13

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

20 / 68

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

30 / 68

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

33 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

50 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

57 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

66 / 68

Toyota RAV4 Rankings

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

1 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

1 / 21

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

1 / 19

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

1 / 14

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

1 / 4

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 39

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 34

Best Small SUVs

2 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

2 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

2 / 13

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 39

Most Reliable Small SUVs

3 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

4 / 31

Best Crossover SUVs

5 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

5 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

6 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

7 / 19

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

9 / 67

Most Affordable Small SUVs

9 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 19

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 39

Best Family Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

16 / 19

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 39

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

19 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

19 / 19

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

21 / 59

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

25 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

29 / 39

Safest Crossover SUVs

30 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

32 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

33 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

34 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

35 / 39

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

36 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

37 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

38 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

45 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

65 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

66 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2018 Buick Encore Trim Levels

Base, Essence, Preferred, Preferred II, Premium, Sport Touring

2018 Toyota RAV4 Trim Levels

Adventure, LE, Limited, Platinum, SE, XLE

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

6 years / 70000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

6 years / 70000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years / 25000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

138 hp @ 4900 rpm

Torque:

148 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.043 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

176 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

172 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.051 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


27 / 33 / 30

Range (city/hwy):

378 / 462 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


23 / 30 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

366 / 477 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.8 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

52.6 inches

Cargo Space:

18.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

48.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

111.6 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.6 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.4 inches

Cargo Space:

38.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

73.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

140.3 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3237 lbs

Width:

69.9 inches

Height:

65.3 inches

Length:

168.4 inches

Wheelbase:

100.6 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.2 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3455 lbs

Width:

72.6 inches

Height:

65.9 inches

Length:

183.5 inches

Wheelbase:

104.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy with painted accents

Tire Size:

P215/55R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P225/65R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Ebony Twilight Metallic

Blue

Coastal Blue Metallic

Red

Black Cherry Metallic

White

Summit White

Brown

Not available

Gray

Not available

Green

Not available

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Black

Blue

Electric Storm Blue

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

White

Super White

Brown

Black Currant Metallic

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Green

Galactic Aqua Mica

Silver

Silver Sky Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Ebony

Interior Colors

Black

Black

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