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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleEncore
TrimTurboBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,395 $24,365
Base Invoice $22,459 $23,390
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Essence Group   4,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Navigation system   495
Sunroof   900
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Essence Group   4,512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Navigation system   450
Sunroof   819
Options (change) 4,600 6,490
Options (change) 4,416 6,140
Destination 770 975
Total Price $28,765 $31,830
Total Invoice $27,645 $30,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,994
Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleEncore
TrimTurboBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-18
Total Price$28,765$31,830
Adjustments for Features0-5,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,765$26,765
Total Invoice$27,645$30,505
Adjustments for Features0-4,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,645$25,651

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleEncore
TrimTurboBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,385$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,854

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleEncore
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.9 in100.6 in
Length168.4 in168.4 in
Width71.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in65.3 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft348.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested122540%
Total Not Requested182560%

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