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Audi A3 vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,180

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,799

Buick Encore   
Difference: $144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelA3A3Encore
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $24,365
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $23,390
S Line Package 2,500    
Convenience Package 350    
iPod integration 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 395
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 495
Heated front seats 450 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Premium Group     6,100
Sunroof     900
S Line Package 2,326    
Convenience Package 325    
iPod integration 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 359
Rear side airbags 325 325  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405  
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 450
Heated front seats 418 418  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Premium Group     5,856
Sunroof     819
Options (change) 7,585 4,735 7,890
Options (change) 7,053 4,402 7,484
Destination 775 775 925
Total Price $34,290 $40,425 $33,180
Total Invoice $31,943 $37,648 $31,799

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,447
Model Year200820082017
ModelA3A3Encore
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionM6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/55-18
Total Price$34,290$40,425$33,180
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,290$37,575$28,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0
Total Invoice$31,943$37,648$31,799
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-4,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,943$34,994$27,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200820082017
ModelA3A3Encore
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Heated mirrors  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,425$5,275$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-4,303

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082017
ModelA3Encore
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in100.6 in
Length168.7 in168.4 in
Width69.5 in69.9 in
Height56.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested183069%
Total Not Requested82531%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested184043%
Total Not Requested244057%

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