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Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,374

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,691

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,266

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,453

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Model Year20182008
ModelEncoreRabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,365 $23,300
Base Invoice $23,390 $21,721
Essence Group 4,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Cargo net 60 69
All-weather floor mats 140 185
Sunroof 900  
Cargo mat 35  
Navigation system 495 1,800
Autobahn Package   3,020
Rear side airbags   350
iPod integration   0
Essence Group 4,512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Cargo net 55 55
All-weather floor mats 127 145
Sunroof 819  
Cargo mat 32  
Navigation system 450 1,589
Autobahn Package   2,796
Rear side airbags   310
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 6,725 5,424
Options (change) 6,354 4,895
Destination 975 650
Total Price $32,065 $29,374
Total Invoice $30,719 $27,266

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,494
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $556
Model Year20182008
ModelEncoreRabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,065$29,374
Adjustments for Features-4,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,880$29,374
Total Invoice$30,719$27,266
Adjustments for Features-4,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,710$27,266

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182008
ModelEncoreRabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,825$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0090

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182008
ModelEncoreRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in101.5 in
Length168.4 in165.8 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height65.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 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 Room52.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested132543%
Total Not Requested172557%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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