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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: $725

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Buick Encore   
Difference: $692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelEncorePassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,200 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $23,232 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Premium Group 3,990      
Navigation system 795      
Sunroof 800      
Cargo net   95 95 95
Cargo mat   125 125 125
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Premium Group 3,830      
Navigation system 700      
Sunroof 704      
Cargo net   69 69 69
Cargo mat   99 99 99
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 5,585 595 595 595
Options (change) 5,234 468 468 468
Destination 750 770 770 770
Total Price $30,535 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $29,216 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,318
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelEncorePassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,535$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features-2,74500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,790$31,260$33,560$34,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$29,216$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features-2,62600-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,590$29,908$32,114$32,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelEncorePassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,000$2,255$2,255$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,745$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,62600-96

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132012
ModelEncorePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in110.4 in
Length168.4 in191.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height65.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested253064%
Total Not Requested145036%

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