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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: $25,235

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $4,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,193

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleEncoreEncore
TrimSEBaseSport Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,020 $24,365 $25,565
Base Invoice $23,058 $23,390 $24,542
Floor mats 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Preferred II Group   2,500  
1.4L I4   895 895
Sunroof   900 900
Cargo mat   60 60
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Blind spot warning system     495
Floor mats 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Preferred II Group   2,400  
1.4L I4   814 814
Sunroof   819 819
Cargo mat   55 55
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Blind spot warning system     450
Options (change) 365 4,750 2,745
Options (change) 285 4,447 2,497
Destination 850 975 975
Total Price $25,235 $30,090 $29,285
Total Invoice $24,193 $28,812 $28,014

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,099
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleEncoreEncore
TrimSEBaseSport Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4153hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG27/33 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$25,235$30,090$29,285
Adjustments for Features0-2,175-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,235$27,915$27,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0
Total Invoice$24,193$28,812$28,014
Adjustments for Features0-2,083-1,722
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,193$26,729$26,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$437$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleEncoreEncore
TrimSEBaseSport Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Engine-block heater $35$35
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$2,885$5,060$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,175$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,083-1,722

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleEncore
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in100.6 in
Length168.4 in168.4 in
Width71.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,237 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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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Preferred II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested77567%
Total Not Requested37533%
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested120087%
Total Not Requested18513%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore Sport Touring

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested120087%
Total Not Requested18513%

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