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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: $27,355

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,164

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015
ModelEncoreGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,200 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $23,232 $28,171 $29,131
Convenience Group 810    
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 800    
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Convenience Group 778    
Navigation system 700    
Sunroof 704    
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Options (change) 2,405 240 240
Options (change) 2,182 200 200
Destination 750 820 820
Total Price $27,355 $30,405 $31,405
Total Invoice $26,164 $29,191 $30,151

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,057
Model Year201320152015
ModelEncoreGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,355$30,405$31,405
Adjustments for Features-1,085-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,270$29,355$31,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$26,164$29,191$30,151
Adjustments for Features-1,038-1,0080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,126$28,183$30,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,968

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320152015
ModelEncoreGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,265$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,038-1,0080

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132015
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.6 in103.5 in
Length168.4 in179.6 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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