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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: $17,108

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL   
Difference: $8,082

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,954

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL   
Difference: $8,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelEncoreGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGLGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,065 $16,030 $18,390
Base Invoice $23,102 $14,958 $17,138
Cargo net 60 69 69
All-weather floor mats 140 99 99
Stability control   280 280
Cargo net 53 55 55
All-weather floor mats 123 64 64
Stability control   247 247
Options (change) 200 448 448
Options (change) 176 366 366
Destination 925 630 630
Total Price $25,190 $17,108 $19,468
Total Invoice $24,203 $15,954 $18,134

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,607
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,989
Model Year201520062006
ModelEncoreGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGLGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4115hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$25,190$17,108$19,468
Adjustments for Features-5,4750-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,715$17,108$18,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,110
Total Invoice$24,203$15,954$18,134
Adjustments for Features-5,2600-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,943$15,954$16,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,016

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520062006
ModelEncoreGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGLGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Remote app$25  
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  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$5,725$250$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,475$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2600-1,164

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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 Year20152006
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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

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

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