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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: $28,735

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,491

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,065 $29,970
Base Invoice $23,102 $28,772
Convenience Group 2,090  
Navigation system 495  
Cargo net 60 100
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Cargo mat 60  
Sunroof 900  
Door sill trim plates   240
Convenience Group 2,007  
Navigation system 436  
Cargo net 53 80
All-weather floor mats 123 185
Cargo mat 53  
Sunroof 792  
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 3,745 575
Options (change) 3,464 465
Destination 925 820
Total Price $28,735 $31,365
Total Invoice $27,491 $30,057

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,593
Model Year20152017
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,735$31,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,735$30,350
Total Invoice$27,491$30,057
Adjustments for Features0-973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,491$29,084

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152017
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 
Proximity key $250
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
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,425$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-973

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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 Year20152017
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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See a complete comparison of Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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