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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: $32,695

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $725

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,216

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $1,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820072007
ModelEncorePassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,365 $25,320 $31,370
Base Invoice $23,390 $23,513 $29,095
Premium Group 6,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
All-weather floor mats 140 185 185
Navigation system 495 1,800 1,800
Sunroof 900    
Package #2   4,400  
iPod integration   0 0
Rear side airbags   350 350
Luxury #1 Package     3,250
Premium Group 5,904    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
All-weather floor mats 127 145 145
Navigation system 450 1,589 1,589
Sunroof 819    
Package #2   4,019  
iPod integration   0 0
Rear side airbags   310 310
Luxury #1 Package     2,970
Options (change) 8,080 6,735 5,585
Options (change) 7,659 6,063 5,014
Destination 975 640 640
Total Price $33,420 $32,695 $37,595
Total Invoice $32,024 $30,216 $34,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,426
Model Year201820072007
ModelEncorePassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$33,420$32,695$37,595
Adjustments for Features-3,3750-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,045$32,695$36,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,785
Total Invoice$32,024$30,216$34,749
Adjustments for Features-3,2340-1,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,790$30,216$33,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,502

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820072007
ModelEncorePassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$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  
iPod integration $100$100
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Total Value of Features$5,115$1,740$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,375$0$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2340-1,031

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182007
ModelEncorePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.6 in106.7 in
Length168.4 in188.0 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height65.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 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 in38.6 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft361.7 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 mat40Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
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
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested258058%
Total Not Requested185042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested410085%
Total Not Requested74015%

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 #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested304082%
Total Not Requested66518%

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