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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $1,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelEncoreBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,365 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,390 $23,995 $28,795
Essence Group 4,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Sunroof 900    
Navigation system 495    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
Essence Group 4,512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Sunroof 819    
Navigation system 450    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
Options (change) 6,490 5,300 0
Options (change) 6,140 5,088 0
Destination 975 820 795
Total Price $31,830 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $30,505 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,004
Model Year201820142014
ModelEncoreBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$31,830$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-4,3400-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,490$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$30,505$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-4,1590-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,346$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820142014
ModelEncoreBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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  
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$15
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
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 rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$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$0
Total Value of Features$6,550$2,210$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,340$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1590-240

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182014
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.2,988 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
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested122540%
Total Not Requested182560%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested260056%
Total Not Requested202544%

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