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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: $1,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,024

Buick Encore   
Difference: $131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelEncorePassatPassat
TrimBaseLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,365 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $23,390 $29,222 $36,669
Premium Group 6,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
All-weather floor mats 140 185 185
Sunroof 900    
Navigation system 495 1,800 1,800
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   225 225
Rear side airbags   350 350
Premium Group 5,904    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
All-weather floor mats 127 145 145
Sunroof 819    
Navigation system 450 1,589 1,589
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   199 199
Rear side airbags   310 310
Options (change) 8,080 2,560 2,560
Options (change) 7,659 2,243 2,243
Destination 975 690 690
Total Price $33,420 $34,550 $42,450
Total Invoice $32,024 $32,155 $39,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,110
Model Year201820082008
ModelEncorePassatPassat
TrimBaseLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,420$34,550$42,450
Adjustments for Features-2,0650-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,355$34,550$40,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,495
Total Invoice$32,024$32,155$39,602
Adjustments for Features-1,9790-2,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,045$32,155$37,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,203

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820082008
ModelEncorePassatPassat
TrimBaseLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
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$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
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
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  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,140$3,075$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$0$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9790-2,244

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182008
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, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested283064%
Total Not Requested160036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 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%

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