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Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Touareg Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,535

Buick Encore   
Difference: $25,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Buick Encore   
Difference: $24,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelEncoreTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimBaseVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,200 $43,375 $46,875 $61,410
Base Invoice $23,232 $41,251 $44,579 $58,400
Premium Group 3,990      
Navigation system 795      
Sunroof 800      
Executive Package   11,720 11,720  
Premium Group 3,830      
Navigation system 700      
Sunroof 704      
Executive Package   11,145 11,145  
Options (change) 5,585 11,720 11,720 0
Options (change) 5,234 11,145 11,145 0
Destination 750 870 870 870
Total Price $30,535 $55,965 $59,465 $62,280
Total Invoice $29,216 $53,266 $56,594 $59,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,633
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelEncoreTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimBaseVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7620, 12620, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19
Total Price$30,535$55,965$59,465$62,280
Adjustments for Features0-3,590-3,590-3,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,535$52,375$55,875$58,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,500$6,265
Total Invoice$29,216$53,266$56,594$59,270
Adjustments for Features0-3,417-3,417-3,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,216$49,849$53,177$55,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,328$5,957

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelEncoreTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimBaseVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
Rear side airbags$300   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$4,855$8,445$8,445$8,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,590$3,590$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,417-3,417-3,464

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20132012
ModelEncoreTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in113.9 in
Length168.4 in188.8 in
Width69.9 in76.4 in
Height65.2 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.4,712 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Remote start150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested300075%
Total Not Requested98025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Heated second row seats200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested252544%
Total Not Requested324056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Heated second row seats200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested252544%
Total Not Requested324056%

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