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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: $29,705

Buick Encore Sport Touring   
Difference: $2,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,482

Buick Encore Sport Touring   
Difference: $1,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelEncoreRoutan
TrimSport TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $27,350 $29,700
Base Invoice $26,256 $27,711
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Cargo net 60  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 900  
Trim Pack 2   1,985
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Cargo net 55  
Engine-block heater 68 66
Sunroof 819  
Trim Pack 2   1,753
Options (change) 1,430 2,060
Options (change) 1,301 1,819
Destination 925 750
Total Price $29,705 $32,510
Total Invoice $28,482 $30,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore Sport Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,071
Model Year20162009
ModelEncoreRoutan
TrimSport TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine153hp I4197hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/34 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$29,705$32,510
Adjustments for Features-2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,420$32,510
Total Invoice$28,482$30,280
Adjustments for Features-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,209$30,280

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20162009
ModelEncoreRoutan
TrimSport TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable console $200
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$6,350$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2730

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20162009
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 Weight3,311 lb.4,335 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 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 ft3141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SE

Trim Pack 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

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