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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,504

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062021
ModelNew BeetleEncore
Trim2.5 / TDIBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $17,180 $23,200
Package 2 1,755  
Package 1 1,390  
Satellite radio 375  
All-weather floor mats 99 140
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075  
Essence Group   4,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Sunroof   900
Package 2 1,629  
Package 1 1,291  
Satellite radio 331  
All-weather floor mats 64 127
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073  
Essence Group   4,512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Sunroof   819
Options (change) 4,694 6,135
Options (change) 4,388 5,817
Destination 630 1,195
Total Price $22,504 $30,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,341
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,419
Model Year20062021
ModelNew BeetleEncore
Trim2.5 / TDIBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-18
Total Price$22,504$30,530
Adjustments for Features0-5,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,504$24,845

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20062021
ModelNew BeetleEncore
Trim2.5 / TDIBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,415$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,306

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20062021
ModelNew BeetleEncore
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in100.6 in
Length161.1 in168.4 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height59.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,237 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested147550%
Total Not Requested150050%

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