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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: $25,235

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $4,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,193

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelEncoreEncoreBeetle
TrimBaseSport TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,365 $25,565 $24,020
Base Invoice $23,390 $24,542 $23,058
Preferred II Group 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
Cargo mat 60 60  
Sunroof 900 900  
1.4L I4 895 895  
Blind spot warning system   495  
Floor mats     235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Preferred II Group 2,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359  
Cargo mat 55 55  
Sunroof 819 819  
1.4L I4 814 814  
Blind spot warning system   450  
Floor mats     185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 4,750 2,745 365
Options (change) 4,447 2,497 285
Destination 975 975 850
Total Price $30,090 $29,285 $25,235
Total Invoice $28,812 $28,014 $24,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,099
Model Year201820182018
ModelEncoreEncoreBeetle
TrimBaseSport TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine153hp I4153hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG27/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,090$29,285$25,235
Adjustments for Features-2,175-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,915$27,485$25,235
Cost Above Minimum$430$0$0
Total Invoice$28,812$28,014$24,193
Adjustments for Features-2,083-1,7220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,729$26,292$24,193
Cost Above Minimum$437$0$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182018
ModelEncoreEncoreBeetle
TrimBaseSport TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$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$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Engine-block heater$35$35 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$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$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$5,060$4,685$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$1,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,083-1,7220

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,237 lb.3,012 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

Preferred II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested77567%
Total Not Requested37533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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