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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: $33,210

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $210

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,768

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelEncorePassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $23,390 $30,353 $33,230
Premium Group 6,150    
Navigation system 495    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
All-weather floor mats 140 235 235
Sunroof 900    
Cargo net   100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375
Premium Group 5,904    
Navigation system 450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
All-weather floor mats 127 185 185
Sunroof 819    
Cargo net   80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 8,080 710 710
Options (change) 7,659 565 565
Destination 975 850 850
Total Price $33,420 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $32,024 $31,768 $34,645

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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: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,873
Model Year201820182018
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$33,420$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,690-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$31,520$34,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$32,024$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,617-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,024$30,151$32,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,734

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018
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
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100  
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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$3,725$5,415$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,617-1,760

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelEncorePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in110.4 in
Length168.4 in191.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height65.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 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 Room52.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.4 ft315.9 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 mat40Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested373084%
Total Not Requested70016%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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