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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,145

Buick Encore   
Difference: $7,957

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,824

Buick Encore   
Difference: $6,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Encore
TrimA3 e-tronBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $24,065
Base Invoice $36,178 $23,102
Premium Plus Package 3,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 395
Cargo net 150  
Cargo mat 115  
All-weather floor mats 180 140
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Premium Group   5,720
Sunroof   900
Premium Plus Package 2,884  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 359
Cargo net 139  
Cargo mat 107  
All-weather floor mats 168 127
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Premium Group   5,492
Sunroof   819
Options (change) 4,420 7,155
Options (change) 4,114 6,797
Destination 950 925
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $40,102 $32,145
Total Invoice $37,074 $30,824

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,467
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,739
Model Year20172016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Encore
TrimA3 e-tronBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH138hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-18
Total Price$40,102$32,145
Adjustments for Features0-510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,102$31,635
Total Invoice$37,074$30,824
Adjustments for Features0-489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,074$30,335

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20172016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Encore
TrimA3 e-tronBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,215$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-489

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20172016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Encore
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in100.6 in
Length169.8 in168.4 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height56.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 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 Headroom37.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.9 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.5 ft348.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Buick Encore specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested275564%
Total Not Requested152536%

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