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Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,780

Buick Encore   
Difference: $490

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,455

Buick Encore   
Difference: $558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelEncoreBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,365 $31,450
Base Invoice $23,390 $30,193
Essence Group 4,700  
Navigation system 495  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Sunroof 900  
Essence Group 4,512  
Navigation system 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Sunroof 819  
Options (change) 6,490 0
Options (change) 6,140 0
Destination 925 820
Total Price $31,780 $32,270
Total Invoice $30,455 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,351
Model Year20172016
ModelEncoreBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$31,780$32,270
Adjustments for Features-2,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,865$32,270
Total Invoice$30,455$31,013
Adjustments for Features-2,7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,662$31,013

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172016
ModelEncoreBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,200$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7930

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172016
ModelEncoreBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in100.0 in
Length168.4 in168.4 in
Width69.9 in71.2 in
Height65.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft329.9 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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested167557%
Total Not Requested127543%

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