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

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Buick Encore vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,535

Buick Encore   
Difference: $10,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Buick Encore   
Difference: $9,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelEncoreA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,200 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $23,232 $30,227 $43,990
Premium Group 3,990    
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 800    
Obstacle detection, rear   550 550
Navigation Package   2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package   4,300  
Rear side airbags   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Premium Group 3,830    
Navigation system 700    
Sunroof 704    
Obstacle detection, rear   511 511
Navigation Package   1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package   4,000  
Rear side airbags   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 5,585 7,675 3,375
Options (change) 5,234 7,139 3,139
Destination 750 875 875
Total Price $30,535 $41,050 $51,550
Total Invoice $29,216 $38,241 $48,004

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,460
Model Year201320122012
ModelEncoreA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,535$41,050$51,550
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,035$41,050$50,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,150
Total Invoice$29,216$38,241$48,004
Adjustments for Features-1,4350-1,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,781$38,241$46,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,506

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201320122012
ModelEncoreA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,505$3,005$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4350-1,257

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20132012
ModelEncoreA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in110.6 in
Length168.4 in185.2 in
Width69.9 in71.9 in
Height65.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested265067%
Total Not Requested133033%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested155051%
Total Not Requested150049%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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