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Comfort
The Mitsubishi Outlander offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Buick Encore, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Mitsubishi Outlander offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Buick Encore, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mitsubishi Outlander as you will with the Buick Encore, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Mitsubishi Outlander will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Buick Encore.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Mitsubishi Outlander will cost more in terms of transportation costs than the Buick Encore.
Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Outlander is a little wider than the Buick Encore, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze.
If you go with the Mitsubishi Outlander, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Buick Encore.
Drivetrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mitsubishi Outlander transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Buick Encore.
Handling
The Mitsubishi Outlander has a smaller turning radius than the Buick Encore, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
The Mitsubishi Outlander has a little more horsepower than the Buick Encore.
Utility
The Mitsubishi Outlander offers greater seating capacity than the Buick Encore, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
With the Mitsubishi Outlander, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Buick Encore.
Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Mitsubishi Outlander than that of the Buick Encore.
Compare the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander and the 2013 Buick Encore. 
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2013 Mitsubishi
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2013 Buick
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| Cash Back Rebate: | Up to $500 | Up to $500 |
| Low APR Loan: | As low as 0.00% | -- |
| Lease Incentive: | -- | -- |
| City MPG: | 19 - 22 |
23 - 25
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| Highway MPG: | 25 - 28 | 30 - 33 |
| Engine(s): | Inline-4, V-6 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 - 7 | 5 - 5 |
| Basic Warranty: | 5 years/60,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
Overall Safety Rating 
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | Not Tested |
| Frontal Crash Rating
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | Not Tested |
| Side Crash Rating
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | Not Tested |
| Invoice*: | $21,737 - $27,388 | $23,232 - $28,502 |
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*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
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