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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: $28,920

Buick Encore Sport Touring   
Difference: $1,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,683

Buick Encore Sport Touring   
Difference: $1,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelEncoreEncoreGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSport Touring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,365 $25,565 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $23,390 $24,542 $28,171 $29,131
Preferred II Group 2,500      
Navigation system 495 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395    
Cargo net 60 60 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235 235
Cargo mat 35 35    
Sunroof 900 900    
Door sill trim plates     240 240
Preferred II Group 2,400      
Navigation system 450 774    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359    
Cargo net 55 55 80 80
All-weather floor mats 127 127 185 185
Cargo mat 32 32    
Sunroof 819 819    
Door sill trim plates     200 200
Options (change) 4,525 2,380 575 575
Options (change) 4,242 2,166 465 465
Destination 975 975 820 820
Total Price $29,865 $28,920 $30,740 $31,740
Total Invoice $28,607 $27,683 $29,456 $30,416

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore Sport Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,662
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelEncoreEncoreGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSport Touring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,865$28,920$30,740$31,740
Adjustments for Features-1,335-935-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,530$27,985$29,690$31,740
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$28,607$27,683$29,456$30,416
Adjustments for Features-1,279-895-1,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,328$26,788$28,450$30,416
Cost Above Minimum$540$0$0$1,966

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelEncoreEncoreGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSport Touring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
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, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,975$4,575$4,690$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$935$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,279-895-1,0060

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelEncoreGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.6 in103.5 in
Length168.4 in179.6 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in
Height65.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 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 Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Preferred II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore Sport Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

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

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