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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: $31,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,160 $30,245
Premium Group 4,805  
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 800  
Cargo net   100
Premium Group 4,612  
Navigation system 700  
Sunroof 704  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 6,400 100
Options (change) 6,016 80
Destination 925 850
Total Price $31,485 $31,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,750
Model Year20142018
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,485$31,195
Adjustments for Features-4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,010$31,195

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142018
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,240$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4550

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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 Year20142018
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.6 in103.5 in
Length168.4 in179.8 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,054 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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See a complete comparison of Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested274064%
Total Not Requested154036%

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