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Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,300

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $7,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,015

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $7,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,200 $18,390
Base Invoice $23,232 $17,138
Sunroof 800  
Convenience Group 810  
Stability control   280
Sunroof 704  
Convenience Group 778  
Stability control   247
Options (change) 1,610 280
Options (change) 1,482 247
Destination 750 630
Total Price $26,560 $19,300
Total Invoice $25,464 $18,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,816
Model Year20132006
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18195/65-15
Total Price$26,560$19,300
Adjustments for Features-5,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,685$19,300
Total Invoice$25,464$18,015
Adjustments for Features-5,6330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,831$18,015

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132006
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,125$250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6330

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See a complete comparison of Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132006
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in98.9 in
Length168.4 in164.9 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height65.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.8 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.4 ft341.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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