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Buick Encore vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,755

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,411

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelEncoreA3A3
TrimBase2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,065 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $23,102 $22,998 $31,561
Premium Group 5,370    
Sunroof 900    
Navigation system 495 1,950 1,950
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Sport Package   1,800  
Convenience Package   675  
Sound Package   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Satellite radio   350 350
Rear side airbags   350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435 435
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Premium Group 5,156    
Sunroof 792    
Navigation system 436 1,787 1,775
Cold Weather Package   637 637
Sport Package   1,638  
Convenience Package   614  
Sound Package   819  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410
Satellite radio   319 319
Rear side airbags   319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link   396 396
Panoramic sunroof   1,001 1,001
Options (change) 6,765 8,710 5,335
Options (change) 6,384 7,940 4,857
Destination 925 720 720
Total Price $31,755 $34,170 $40,035
Total Invoice $30,411 $31,658 $37,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,676
Model Year201520062006
ModelEncoreA3A3
TrimBase2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,755$34,170$40,035
Adjustments for Features-4,6250-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,130$34,170$36,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,715
Total Invoice$30,411$31,658$37,138
Adjustments for Features-4,4290-2,922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,982$31,658$34,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,558

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A3

Model Year201520062006
ModelEncoreA3A3
TrimBase2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $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  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,890$2,265$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,625$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4290-2,922

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152006
ModelEncoreA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in101.5 in
Length168.4 in168.7 in
Width69.9 in69.5 in
Height65.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested158077%
Total Not Requested47523%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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