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Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,504

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $9,866

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,125

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $9,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelEncoreNew Beetle
TrimBase2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,365 $17,180
Base Invoice $23,390 $16,107
Essence Group 4,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
All-weather floor mats 140 99
Sunroof 900  
1.4L I4 895  
Package 1   1,390
Package 2   1,755
Satellite radio   375
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
Essence Group 4,512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
All-weather floor mats 127 64
Sunroof 819  
1.4L I4 814  
Package 1   1,291
Package 2   1,629
Satellite radio   331
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,073
Options (change) 7,030 4,694
Options (change) 6,631 4,388
Destination 975 630
Total Price $32,370 $22,504
Total Invoice $30,996 $21,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,996
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,250
Model Year20182006
ModelEncoreNew Beetle
TrimBase2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine153hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,370$22,504
Adjustments for Features-5,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,500$22,504
Total Invoice$30,996$21,125
Adjustments for Features-5,6210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,375$21,125

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182006
ModelEncoreNew Beetle
TrimBase2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Engine-block heater$35 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,285$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6210

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182006
ModelEncoreNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in98.7 in
Length168.4 in161.1 in
Width69.9 in67.9 in
Height65.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,237 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft327.2 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested147548%
Total Not Requested157552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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