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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: $1,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,715

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420132013
ModelEncoreGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,160 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $23,194 $23,803 $33,403
Leather Group 3,325    
Sunroof 800    
Navigation system 795    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Leather Group 3,192    
Sunroof 704    
Navigation system 700    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 4,920 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 4,596 5,952 1,651
Destination 925 795 795
Total Price $30,005 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $28,715 $30,550 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,481
Model Year201420132013
ModelEncoreGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,005$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-3,8100-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,195$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$28,715$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features-3,6460-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,069$30,550$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,425

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420132013
ModelEncoreGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
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  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
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  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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$6,000$2,190$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,810$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6460-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142013
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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