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

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Buick Encore vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,145

Buick Encore   
Difference: $4,882

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,824

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelEncoreA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,065 $37,900
Base Invoice $23,102 $35,248
Premium Group 5,720  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 575
All-weather floor mats 140 180
Sunroof 900  
iPod integration   350
Cargo net   150
Cargo mat   115
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   500
Premium Group 5,492  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 536
All-weather floor mats 127 168
Sunroof 819  
iPod integration   325
Cargo net   139
Cargo mat   107
Heated front seats   467
Roof rails   467
Options (change) 7,155 2,370
Options (change) 6,797 2,209
Destination 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $32,145 $37,027
Total Invoice $30,824 $34,214

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,382
Model Year20162016
ModelEncoreA3 / S3
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)215/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$32,145$37,027
Adjustments for Features-1,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,110$37,027
Total Invoice$30,824$34,214
Adjustments for Features-9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,832$34,214

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162016
ModelEncoreA3 / S3
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
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 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,600$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9920

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162016
ModelEncoreA3 / S3
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 mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested240556%
Total Not Requested187544%

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