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Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,830

Buick Encore   
Difference: $13,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,477

Buick Encore   
Difference: $12,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelEncoreRoutan
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $24,065 $44,280
Base Invoice $23,102 $42,465
Navigation system 495  
Premium Group 5,370  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 900  
Navigation system 436  
Premium Group 5,156  
Engine-block heater 66 66
Sunroof 792  
Options (change) 6,840 75
Options (change) 6,450 66
Destination 925 820
Total Price $31,830 $45,175
Total Invoice $30,477 $43,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,109
Model Year20152012
ModelEncoreRoutan
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine138hp I4283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$31,830$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-4,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,830$40,210
Total Invoice$30,477$43,351
Adjustments for Features0-4,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,477$38,586

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20152012
ModelEncoreRoutan
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable console $200
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$5,265$10,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,765

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20152012
ModelEncoreRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase100.6 in121.2 in
Length168.4 in202.5 in
Width69.9 in76.9 in
Height65.2 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.883.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft3140.6 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 mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested314073%
Total Not Requested114027%

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