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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: $31,485

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,135

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelEncorePassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,160 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $23,194 $30,353 $33,230
Premium Group 4,805    
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 800    
Cargo net   100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375
Premium Group 4,612    
Navigation system 700    
Sunroof 704    
Cargo net   80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 6,400 475 475
Options (change) 6,016 380 380
Destination 925 850 850
Total Price $31,485 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $30,135 $31,583 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $204
Model Year201420182018
ModelEncorePassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,485$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,485$31,250$34,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$30,135$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,652-1,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,135$29,931$32,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201420182018
ModelEncorePassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,765$5,490$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,652-1,796

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142018
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.3,275 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested369086%
Total Not Requested59014%

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