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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,485

Buick Encore   
Difference: $8,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,135

Buick Encore   
Difference: $7,546

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152014
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Encore
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $24,160
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $23,194
Prestige Package 5,900 5,900 5,900    
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350  
Cargo mat 155 155 155 155  
Cargo net 150 150 150 150  
Driver Assistance Package       1,400  
Convenience Package       750  
Navigation Plus Package       2,600  
Active Lane Assist       650  
Navigation system         795
Premium Group         4,805
Sunroof         800
Prestige Package 5,488 5,488 5,488    
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371 2,371    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511  
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 325  
Cargo mat 144 144 144 144  
Cargo net 139 139 139 139  
Driver Assistance Package       1,302  
Convenience Package       697  
Navigation Plus Package       2,418  
Active Lane Assist       605  
Navigation system         700
Premium Group         4,612
Sunroof         704
Options (change) 9,655 9,655 9,655 6,605 6,400
Options (change) 8,978 8,978 8,978 6,141 6,016
Destination 895 895 895 895 925
Total Price $40,450 $43,150 $43,750 $48,600 $31,485
Total Invoice $37,681 $40,191 $40,749 $45,260 $30,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,532
Model Year20152015201520152014
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Encore
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionS6S6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14180, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18215/55-18
Total Price$40,450$43,150$43,750$48,600$31,485
Adjustments for Features-15-15-1,715-2,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,435$43,135$42,035$45,935$31,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$5,500$0
Total Invoice$37,681$40,191$40,749$45,260$30,135
Adjustments for Features-14-14-1,597-2,4820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,667$40,177$39,152$42,778$30,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,485$5,111$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20152015201520152014
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Encore
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Heated steering wheel    $100
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote start    $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0$0  
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,640$5,640$7,340$8,290$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$15$1,715$2,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14-14-1,597-2,4820

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3Encore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in100.6 in
Length175.4 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height55.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested192553%
Total Not Requested170047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested52534%
Total Not Requested101566%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested192553%
Total Not Requested170047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested52534%
Total Not Requested101566%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested192553%
Total Not Requested170047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested52534%
Total Not Requested101566%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Active Lane Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested295569%
Total Not Requested132531%

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