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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: $20,878

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,182

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,473

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleEncore
TrimSSEBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $24,200
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $23,232
iPod integration 199 199  
Rear spoiler 479 479  
Sunroof 1,000   800
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075    
Convenience Group     810
AWD     1,500
iPod integration 176 176  
Rear spoiler 310 310  
Sunroof 883   704
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073    
Convenience Group     778
AWD     1,440
Options (change) 2,753 678 3,110
Options (change) 2,442 486 2,922
Destination 650 650 750
Total Price $20,878 $21,853 $28,060
Total Invoice $19,473 $20,674 $26,904

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $357
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $887
Model Year200820082013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleEncore
TrimSSEBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5150hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-18
Total Price$20,878$21,853$28,060
Adjustments for Features0-365-6,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,878$21,488$21,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$0
Total Invoice$19,473$20,674$26,904
Adjustments for Features0-345-6,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,473$20,329$20,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$856$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200820082013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleEncore
TrimSSEBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,325$1,690$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$365$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-345-6,544

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Buick Encore features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082013
ModelNew BeetleEncore
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in100.6 in
Length161.1 in168.4 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height59.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,309 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 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 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft348.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Buick Encore specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

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