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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,260

Buick Encore   
Difference: $9,177

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Buick Encore   
Difference: $7,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelEncoreA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,065 $39,500
Base Invoice $23,102 $36,736
Premium Group 5,370  
Sunroof 900  
Premium Plus Package   3,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   155
Aluminum roof rails   300
Premium Group 5,156  
Sunroof 792  
Premium Plus Package   2,884
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   144
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 6,270 4,130
Options (change) 5,948 3,844
Destination 925 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $31,260 $40,437
Total Invoice $29,975 $37,387

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,652
Model Year20152018
ModelEncoreA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,260$40,437
Adjustments for Features-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,010$40,437
Total Invoice$29,975$37,387
Adjustments for Features-2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,735$37,387

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

Model Year20152018
ModelEncoreA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $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
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
Cargo mat$40 
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$5,465$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2400

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

Model Year20152018
ModelEncoreA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in103.5 in
Length168.4 in169.8 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height65.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 detection100Yes
Total Requested301570%
Total Not Requested126530%

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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

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