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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,005

Buick Encore   
Difference: $20

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,664

Buick Encore   
Difference: $71

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIEncore
TrimGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $24,365
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $23,390
Autobahn Package 6,200    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 140
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720  
Essence Group     4,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Cargo mat     35
Navigation system     495
Sunroof     900
Autobahn Package 5,952    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 127
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651  
Essence Group     4,512
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Cargo mat     32
Navigation system     450
Sunroof     819
Options (change) 6,435 1,955 6,665
Options (change) 6,137 1,836 6,299
Destination 795 795 975
Total Price $32,025 $37,545 $32,005
Total Invoice $30,735 $36,034 $30,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,745
Model Year201320132018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIEncore
TrimGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/55-18
Total Price$32,025$37,545$32,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,025$35,595$28,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0
Total Invoice$30,735$36,034$30,664
Adjustments for Features0-1,872-3,674
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,735$34,162$26,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,427$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201320132018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIEncore
TrimGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key$250$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$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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
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$100 
SD Card slot$25$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
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,190$4,140$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-3,674

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20132018
ModelGolf / GTIEncore
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in100.6 in
Length165.4 in168.4 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in65.3 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested155051%
Total Not Requested150049%

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