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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: $19,468

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $6,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,134

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $6,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelEncoreEncoreGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSport TouringGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,065 $27,350 $18,390
Base Invoice $23,102 $26,256 $17,138
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
Cargo net 60 60 69
All-weather floor mats 140 140 99
Sunroof   900  
Stability control     280
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359  
Cargo net 55 55 55
All-weather floor mats 127 127 64
Sunroof   819  
Stability control     247
Options (change) 595 1,495 448
Options (change) 541 1,360 366
Destination 925 925 630
Total Price $25,585 $29,770 $19,468
Total Invoice $24,568 $28,541 $18,134

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,892
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,377
Model Year201620162006
ModelEncoreEncoreGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSport TouringGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4153hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-18195/65-15
Total Price$25,585$29,770$19,468
Adjustments for Features-4,225-6,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,360$23,345$19,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,985$0
Total Invoice$24,568$28,541$18,134
Adjustments for Features-4,057-6,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,511$22,381$18,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,870$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162006
ModelEncoreEncoreGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSport TouringGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,375$7,575$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,225$6,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,057-6,1600

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162006
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

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

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