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Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,535

Buick Encore   
Difference: $7,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Buick Encore   
Difference: $5,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelEncorePassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,200 $29,950
Base Invoice $23,232 $27,513
Premium Group 3,990  
Navigation system 795 1,800
Sunroof 800  
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Rear side airbags   350
Premium Group 3,830  
Navigation system 700 1,589
Sunroof 704  
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Rear side airbags   310
Options (change) 5,585 7,400
Options (change) 5,234 6,696
Destination 750 630
Total Price $30,535 $37,980
Total Invoice $29,216 $34,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,795
Model Year20132006
ModelEncorePassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$30,535$37,980
Adjustments for Features-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,310$37,980
Total Invoice$29,216$34,839
Adjustments for Features-1,1720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,044$34,839

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132006
ModelEncorePassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,765$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1720

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132006
ModelEncorePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in106.7 in
Length168.4 in188.2 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height65.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.4 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested284071%
Total Not Requested114029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested334063%
Total Not Requested194037%

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