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Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,045

Buick Encore Sport Touring   
Difference: $3,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $3,586

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $27,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelEncoreTiguanTiguan
TrimSport TouringSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,350 $31,090 $36,250
Base Invoice $26,256 $0 $34,801
Navigation system 495    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Cargo net 60 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 235 235
Roof rack crossbars 245 365 365
Cargo mat 35    
Sunroof 900    
AWD 1,500 1,300 1,300
Universal garage door opener   325  
Cargo cover   200 200
Larger rear spoiler   550 550
Navigation system 450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Cargo net 55 80 80
All-weather floor mats 127 185 185
Roof rack crossbars 223 300 300
Cargo mat 32    
Sunroof 819    
AWD 1,440 1,249 1,247
Universal garage door opener   270  
Cargo cover   152 152
Larger rear spoiler   450 450
Options (change) 3,770 3,075 2,750
Options (change) 3,505 2,686 2,414
Destination 925 900 900
Total Price $32,045 $35,065 $39,900
Total Invoice $30,686 $3,586 $38,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore Sport Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,373
Model Year201620182018
ModelEncoreTiguanTiguan
TrimSport TouringSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/32 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/55-18235/50-19
Total Price$32,045$35,065$39,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,665-7,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,045$32,400$32,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$310
Total Invoice$30,686$3,586$38,115
Adjustments for Features0-273-6,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,686$3,313$31,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,934

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201620182018
ModelEncoreTiguanTiguan
TrimSport TouringSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,800$8,465$12,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,665$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-273-6,868

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20162018
ModelEncoreTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in109.8 in
Length168.4 in185.1 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height65.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,430 lb.3,858 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.833.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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