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Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,825

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012201220122012
ModelEncoreJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,065 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $23,102 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
All-weather floor mats 140 235 235 235 235
Sunroof 900        
Convenience Group 2,090        
Navigation system 495       900
Navigation Package   1,130      
Premium Package   1,440      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package         2,050
All-weather floor mats 123 185 185 185 185
Sunroof 792        
Convenience Group 2,007        
Navigation system 436       864
Navigation Package   1,084      
Premium Package   1,382      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package         1,968
Options (change) 3,625 3,180 610 610 3,560
Options (change) 3,358 2,951 485 485 3,317
Destination 925 770 770 770 770
Total Price $28,615 $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075
Total Invoice $27,385 $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $645
Model Year20152012201220122012
ModelEncoreJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,615$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075
Adjustments for Features-4,5600-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,055$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$27,385$25,585$23,762$25,068$26,882
Adjustments for Features-4,3640-96-1,149-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,021$25,585$23,666$23,919$26,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$253$2,761

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152012201220122012
ModelEncoreJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25    
Remote start$150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$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
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
App support$0    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125  $125
HD radio  $50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
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    
Compass$0   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,950$1,390$1,490$2,590$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,560$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3640-96-1,149-455

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152012
ModelEncoreJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in104.4 in
Length168.4 in182.2 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height65.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122555%
Total Not Requested101545%

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