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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: $30,745

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020082008
ModelEncoreA3A3
TrimBase2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,200 $25,930 $34,915
Essence Group 4,700    
Sunroof 900    
Navigation system 495 1,950 1,950
Cargo net 60    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 450 450
Convenience Package   350  
S Line Package   2,500  
iPod integration   0 0
Rear side airbags   350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435 435
Heated front seats   450 450
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Essence Group 4,512    
Sunroof 819    
Navigation system 450 1,813 1,813
Cargo net 55    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 418 418
Convenience Package   325  
S Line Package   2,326  
iPod integration   0 0
Rear side airbags   325 325
Bluetooth cell phone link   405 405
Heated front seats   418 418
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 6,550 7,585 4,735
Options (change) 6,195 7,053 4,402
Destination 995 775 775
Total Price $30,745 $34,290 $40,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,607
Model Year202020082008
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)?, 6140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,745$34,290$40,425
Adjustments for Features-3,6500-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,095$34,290$37,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,285

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A3

Model Year202020082008
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  
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
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
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200 $200
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
Heated mirrors$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,250$2,600$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,650$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-8540-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A3

Model Year20202008
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

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested135044%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested183069%
Total Not Requested82531%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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