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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: $2,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelEncorePassatPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,200 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $23,232 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Premium Group 3,990      
Navigation system 795      
Sunroof 800      
Cargo net   100 100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375 375
Premium Group 3,830      
Navigation system 700      
Sunroof 704      
Cargo net   80 80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300 300 300
Options (change) 5,585 850 850 850
Options (change) 5,234 680 680 680
Destination 750 820 820 820
Total Price $30,535 $33,460 $35,595 $37,665
Total Invoice $29,216 $31,986 $34,034 $36,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,999
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelEncorePassatPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I4150hp 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)215/55-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,535$33,460$35,595$37,665
Adjustments for Features-1,28500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,250$33,460$35,595$37,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$29,216$31,986$34,034$36,019
Adjustments for Features-1,22900-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,987$31,986$34,034$35,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2013201520152015
ModelEncorePassatPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T 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
Remote app $25$25$25
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   
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
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 $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
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   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,765$3,480$3,480$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,22900-96

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132015
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.3,173 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 wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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 start150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested259065%
Total Not Requested139035%

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