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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: $33,320

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,926

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelEncoreA3A3
TrimBase2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,365 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $23,390 $25,361 $28,134
Premium Group 6,100    
Sunroof 900    
Navigation system 495 2,000 2,000
All-weather floor mats 140 120 120
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 475 475
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Aluminum roof rails   500 500
iPod integration   -200 -200
Rear side airbags   350 350
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Premium Group 5,856    
Sunroof 819    
Navigation system 450 1,860 1,860
All-weather floor mats 127 112 112
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 443 443
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Aluminum roof rails   466 466
iPod integration   -186 -186
Rear side airbags   325 325
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 8,030 8,120 8,120
Options (change) 7,611 7,555 7,555
Destination 925 875 875
Total Price $33,320 $36,265 $39,245
Total Invoice $31,926 $33,791 $36,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,075
Model Year201720122012
ModelEncoreA3A3
TrimBase2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
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$33,320$36,265$39,245
Adjustments for Features-3,3500-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,970$36,265$38,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$31,926$33,791$36,564
Adjustments for Features-3,2100-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,716$33,791$35,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A3

Model Year201720122012
ModelEncoreA3A3
TrimBase2.0T2.0 TDI
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$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
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  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,590$3,240$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,350$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2100-978

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172012
ModelEncoreA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in101.5 in
Length168.4 in168.7 in
Width69.9 in69.5 in
Height65.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 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 Room52.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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, rear250Yes
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 Requested209049%
Total Not Requested219051%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested55535%
Total Not Requested102565%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested55535%
Total Not Requested102565%

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