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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: $33,420

Buick Encore   
Difference: $4,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,024

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelEncorePassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $29,950
Base Invoice $23,390 $27,513
Premium Group 6,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
All-weather floor mats 140 185
Navigation system 495 1,800
Sunroof 900  
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Rear side airbags   350
Premium Group 5,904  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
All-weather floor mats 127 145
Navigation system 450 1,589
Sunroof 819  
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Rear side airbags   310
Options (change) 8,080 7,585
Options (change) 7,659 6,841
Destination 975 630
Total Price $33,420 $38,165
Total Invoice $32,024 $34,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,623
Model Year20182006
ModelEncorePassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$33,420$38,165
Adjustments for Features-1,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,685$38,165
Total Invoice$32,024$34,984
Adjustments for Features-1,6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,361$34,984

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelEncorePassat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,175$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6630

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelEncorePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in106.7 in
Length168.4 in188.2 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height65.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 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 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.4 ft314.2 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 warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested298067%
Total Not Requested145033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested344065%
Total Not Requested184035%

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