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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: $30,005

Buick Encore   
Difference: $510

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,715

Buick Encore   
Difference: $612

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,160 $25,095
Base Invoice $23,194 $24,091
Leather Group 3,325  
Sunroof 800  
Navigation system 795  
Driver's Edition   4,600
Leather Group 3,192  
Sunroof 704  
Navigation system 700  
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 4,920 4,600
Options (change) 4,596 4,416
Destination 925 820
Total Price $30,005 $30,515
Total Invoice $28,715 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,521
Model Year20142014
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,005$30,515
Adjustments for Features-4,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,920$30,515
Total Invoice$28,715$29,327
Adjustments for Features-3,9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,806$29,327

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142014
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,875$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9090

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142014
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in101.5 in
Length168.4 in165.4 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested122542%
Total Not Requested172558%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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