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Buick Encore vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,380

Buick Encore   
Difference: $15,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,078

Buick Encore   
Difference: $13,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelEncoreA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,365 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $23,390 $37,108 $46,966
Premium Group 6,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 475 475
Navigation system 495 2,390 2,390
Premium Package   1,850  
Technology Package   1,700 1,700
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Premium Group 5,904    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 432 432
Navigation system 450 2,178 2,178
Premium Package   1,721  
Technology Package   1,580 1,580
Blind spot warning system   466 466
Options (change) 7,040 6,915 5,065
Options (change) 6,713 6,377 4,656
Destination 975 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,380 $47,590 $57,640
Total Invoice $31,078 $44,260 $53,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,652
Model Year201820082008
ModelEncoreA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,380$47,590$57,640
Adjustments for Features-4900-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,890$47,590$57,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,600
Total Invoice$31,078$44,260$53,697
Adjustments for Features-4700-419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,608$44,260$53,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,018

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201820082008
ModelEncoreA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
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 changer, in-dash $325$325
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $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
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,380$4,890$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-4700-419

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20182008
ModelEncoreA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.6 in108.3 in
Length168.4 in182.1 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height65.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
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 wheel100No
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, rear100No
Total Requested295067%
Total Not Requested148033%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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