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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: $27,355

Buick Encore   
Difference: $4,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,164

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelEncorePassat
TrimBaseKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,200 $28,755
Base Invoice $23,232 $26,861
Sunroof 800  
Convenience Group 810  
Navigation system 795 1,990
Rear side airbags   350
Sunroof 704  
Convenience Group 778  
Navigation system 700 1,758
Rear side airbags   310
Options (change) 2,405 2,340
Options (change) 2,182 2,068
Destination 750 750
Total Price $27,355 $31,845
Total Invoice $26,164 $29,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,993
Model Year20132010
ModelEncorePassat
TrimBaseKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$27,355$31,845
Adjustments for Features-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,810$31,845
Total Invoice$26,164$29,679
Adjustments for Features-1,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,686$29,679

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132010
ModelEncorePassat
TrimBaseKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,375$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4780

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132010
ModelEncorePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.6 in106.7 in
Length168.4 in188.0 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height65.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,513 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 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 in38.6 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.4 ft361.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested12515%
Total Not Requested72585%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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