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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: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,365 $24,295
Base Invoice $23,390 $23,323
Essence Group 4,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Sunroof 900  
Cargo mat 35  
Navigation system 495  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Essence Group 4,512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
All-weather floor mats 127 176
Sunroof 819  
Cargo mat 32  
Navigation system 450  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 6,665 5,765
Options (change) 6,299 5,486
Destination 975 770
Total Price $32,005 $30,830
Total Invoice $30,664 $29,579

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,470
Model Year20182011
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,005$30,830
Adjustments for Features-3,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,295$30,830
Total Invoice$30,664$29,579
Adjustments for Features-3,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,109$29,579

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182011
ModelEncoreGolf / 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 
Proximity key $250
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
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 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, 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$6,050$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5550

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182011
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in101.5 in
Length168.4 in165.4 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height65.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,969 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft346.0 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 seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested122540%
Total Not Requested182560%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

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