Buick Encore Buick Encore 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,005

Buick Encore   
Difference: $20

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,664

Buick Encore   
Difference: $71

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelEncoreGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,365 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $23,390 $23,803 $33,403
Essence Group 4,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
All-weather floor mats 140 235 235
Sunroof 900    
Cargo mat 35    
Navigation system 495    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Essence Group 4,512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
All-weather floor mats 127 185 185
Sunroof 819    
Cargo mat 32    
Navigation system 450    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 6,665 6,435 1,955
Options (change) 6,299 6,137 1,836
Destination 975 795 795
Total Price $32,005 $32,025 $37,545
Total Invoice $30,664 $30,735 $36,034

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Buick Encore dealer quotes or Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,745
Model Year201820132013
ModelEncoreGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,005$32,025$37,545
Adjustments for Features-3,8350-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,170$32,025$35,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$30,664$30,735$36,034
Adjustments for Features-3,6740-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,990$30,735$34,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,427

Return to top

Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820132013
ModelEncoreGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key $250$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$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $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  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$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  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,025$2,190$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,835$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6740-1,872

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182013
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

Return to top

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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested155051%
Total Not Requested150049%

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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Buick models.