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Buick Encore vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,420

Buick Encore   
Difference: $16,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,024

Buick Encore   
Difference: $14,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018202220222022
ModelEncoreA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimBaseA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $39,900 $42,000 $51,900
Base Invoice $23,390 $37,507 $39,480 $48,787
Premium Group 6,150      
Navigation system 495      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 595 595 595
Sunroof 900      
All-weather floor mats 140 195 195 195
Navigation Package   1,500 1,500 1,500
Premium Plus Package   4,700 4,200 3,600
Cargo mat   120 120 120
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995 995  
Premium Group 5,904      
Navigation system 450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 560 560 560
Sunroof 819      
All-weather floor mats 127 184 184 184
Navigation Package   1,411 1,411 1,411
Premium Plus Package   4,419 3,948 3,384
Cargo mat   112 112 112
Rear side airbags   329 329 329
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   936 936  
Options (change) 8,080 8,455 7,955 6,360
Options (change) 7,659 7,951 7,480 5,980
Destination 975 1,095 1,095 1,095
Total Price $33,420 $49,450 $51,050 $59,355
Total Invoice $32,024 $46,553 $48,055 $55,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,916
Model Year2018202220222022
ModelEncoreA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimBaseA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4201hp I4 H261hp I4 H349hp V6
TransmissionT6S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,420$49,450$51,050$59,355
Adjustments for Features0-7,025-7,275-7,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$42,425$43,775$51,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350$8,955
Total Invoice$32,024$46,553$48,055$55,862
Adjustments for Features0-6,613-6,848-7,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,024$39,940$41,207$48,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,267$8,416

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year2018202220222022
ModelEncoreA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimBaseA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100$1100$1100
Cruise control$150   
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Turn assist $25$25$25
Vehicle exit assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300$300 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Alexa integration $0$0$0
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
CD player$125   
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Traffic light information $50$50$50
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Predictive efficiency assist $0$0$0
Road sign information $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0$0
Wood trim $300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,140$11,165$11,415$12,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,025$7,275$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,613-6,848-7,506

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20182022
ModelEncoreA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in111.0 in
Length168.4 in187.5 in
Width69.9 in72.7 in
Height65.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested374084%
Total Not Requested69016%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 40

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested67571%
Total Not Requested27529%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested120025%
Total Not Requested362575%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 45 S line

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested67571%
Total Not Requested27529%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested120025%
Total Not Requested362575%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested67571%
Total Not Requested27529%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested120025%
Total Not Requested362575%

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