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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: $28,920

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021
ModelGolf / GTIEncore
Trim1.8T SELBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $23,200
All-weather floor mats 235 140
Door sill trim plates 240  
Cargo net 100 60
Navigation system   495
Preferred II Group   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo mat   35
Sunroof   900
All-weather floor mats 185 127
Door sill trim plates 200  
Cargo net 80 55
Navigation system   450
Preferred II Group   2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Cargo mat   32
Sunroof   819
Options (change) 575 4,525
Options (change) 465 4,242
Destination 820 1,195
Total Price $30,780 $28,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,074
Model Year20162021
ModelGolf / GTIEncore
Trim1.8T SELBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-18
Total Price$30,780$28,920
Adjustments for Features0-85
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,780$28,835

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20162021
ModelGolf / GTIEncore
Trim1.8T SELBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key$250 
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, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $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
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$85
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Encore features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20162021
ModelGolf / GTIEncore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in100.6 in
Length179.6 in168.4 in
Width70.8 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.4 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.5 ft348.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Encore specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested55051%
Total Not Requested52549%

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