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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,640 Buick Encore | |||||
| Difference: $7,950 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,274 Buick Encore | |||||
| Difference: $6,538 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | Encore |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,900 | $32,600 | $33,200 | $41,100 | $24,065 |
| Base Invoice | $27,808 | $30,318 | $30,876 | $38,224 | $23,102 |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | 5,900 | 5,900 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 395 |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Cargo net | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |
| Cargo mat | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 140 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,400 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 750 | ||||
| Navigation Plus Package | 2,600 | ||||
| Active Lane Assist | 650 | ||||
| Premium Group | 5,720 | ||||
| Navigation system | 495 | ||||
| Sunroof | 900 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | 2,371 | 2,371 | ||
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | 5,488 | 5,488 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | 511 | 511 | 511 | 359 |
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | 325 | 325 | |
| Cargo net | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 | |
| Cargo mat | 107 | 107 | 107 | 107 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 | 127 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,302 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 697 | ||||
| Navigation Plus Package | 2,418 | ||||
| Active Lane Assist | 605 | ||||
| Premium Group | 5,492 | ||||
| Navigation system | 450 | ||||
| Sunroof | 819 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,795 | 9,795 | 9,795 | 6,745 | 7,650 |
| Options (change) | 9,109 | 9,109 | 9,109 | 6,272 | 7,247 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 925 |
| Total Price | $40,590 | $43,290 | $43,890 | $48,740 | $32,640 |
| Total Invoice | $37,812 | $40,322 | $40,880 | $45,391 | $31,274 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick Encore
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,010 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,595 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | Encore |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 220hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 138hp I4 |
| Transmission | S6 | S6 | S6 | S6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 180, 10 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 215/55-18 |
| Total Price | $40,590 | $43,290 | $43,890 | $48,740 | $32,640 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,700 | -2,650 | -60 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,590 | $43,290 | $42,190 | $46,090 | $32,580 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $1,600 | $5,500 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $37,812 | $40,322 | $40,880 | $45,391 | $31,274 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,583 | -2,468 | -57 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,812 | $40,322 | $39,297 | $42,923 | $31,217 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,510 | $1,485 | $5,111 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick Encore
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | Encore |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 app | $25 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | $5,590 | $5,590 | $7,290 | $8,240 | $5,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $1,700 | $2,650 | $60 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -1,583 | -2,468 | -57 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick Encore
| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | Encore |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 100.6 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 65.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,176 lb. | 3,191 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 52.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 50.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 | 48.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 525 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 1015 | 66% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 525 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 1015 | 66% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 525 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 1015 | 66% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 29% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 33% |
| Active Lane Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Buick Encore
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2955 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 1325 | 31% |
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