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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: $33,320

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,926

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelA3A3Encore
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $24,365
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $23,390
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Aluminum roof rails 500 500  
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275  
iPod integration -200 -200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 395
Rear side airbags 350 350  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 140
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 495
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Premium Group     6,100
Sunroof     900
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860  
Aluminum roof rails 466 466  
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186  
iPod integration -186 -186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 359
Rear side airbags 325 325  
All-weather floor mats 112 112 127
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 450
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Premium Group     5,856
Sunroof     819
Options (change) 8,120 8,120 8,030
Options (change) 7,555 7,555 7,611
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $36,265 $39,245 $33,320
Total Invoice $33,791 $36,564 $31,926

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,075
Model Year201220122017
ModelA3A3Encore
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D138hp I4
TransmissionM6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/55-18
Total Price$36,265$39,245$33,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,265$38,195$29,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0
Total Invoice$33,791$36,564$31,926
Adjustments for Features0-978-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,791$35,586$28,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201220122017
ModelA3A3Encore
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBase
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$0
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
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
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 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,290$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-3,210

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122017
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested55535%
Total Not Requested102565%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested55535%
Total Not Requested102565%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

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, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested209049%
Total Not Requested219051%

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