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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: $31,255

Buick Encore Sport Touring   
Difference: $775

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,824

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $58

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelEncoreEncorePassat
TrimBaseSport TouringKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,365 $25,565 $28,755
Base Invoice $23,390 $24,542 $26,861
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
Sunroof 900 900  
Preferred II Group 2,500    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 185
Navigation system 495 850 1,990
Cargo mat 35 35  
1.4L I4 895 895  
AWD 1,500 1,500  
Rear side airbags     350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359  
Sunroof 819 819  
Preferred II Group 2,400    
All-weather floor mats 127 127 145
Navigation system 450 774 1,758
Cargo mat 32 32  
1.4L I4 814 814  
AWD 1,440 1,440  
Rear side airbags     310
Options (change) 6,860 4,715 2,525
Options (change) 6,441 4,365 2,213
Destination 975 975 750
Total Price $32,200 $31,255 $32,030
Total Invoice $30,806 $29,882 $29,824

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore Sport Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,078
Model Year201820182010
ModelEncoreEncorePassat
TrimBaseSport TouringKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine153hp I4153hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG26/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$32,200$31,255$32,030
Adjustments for Features-3,680-3,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,520$27,975$32,030
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0
Total Invoice$30,806$29,882$29,824
Adjustments for Features-3,521-3,1360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,285$26,746$29,824
Cost Above Minimum$539$0$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182010
ModelEncoreEncorePassat
TrimBaseSport TouringKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Engine-block heater$35$35 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,660$6,260$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,680$3,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,521-3,1360

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182010
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 Weight3,358 lb.3,512 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

Preferred II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested102589%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore Sport Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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