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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: $29,415

Buick Encore Sport Touring   
Difference: $1,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,133

Buick Encore Sport Touring   
Difference: $1,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelGolf / GTIEncoreEncore
TrimSELBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,970 $24,365 $25,565
Base Invoice $28,772 $23,390 $24,542
All-weather floor mats 235 140 140
Door sill trim plates 240    
Cargo net 100 60 60
Navigation system   495 850
Preferred II Group   2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Cargo mat   35 35
Sunroof   900 900
Blind spot warning system     495
All-weather floor mats 185 127 127
Door sill trim plates 200    
Cargo net 80 55 55
Navigation system   450 774
Preferred II Group   2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Cargo mat   32 32
Sunroof   819 819
Blind spot warning system     450
Options (change) 575 4,525 2,875
Options (change) 465 4,242 2,616
Destination 820 975 975
Total Price $31,365 $29,865 $29,415
Total Invoice $30,057 $28,607 $28,133

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore Sport Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $712
Model Year201720182018
ModelGolf / GTIEncoreEncore
TrimSELBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$31,365$29,865$29,415
Adjustments for Features-1,265-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,100$29,765$29,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$30,057$28,607$28,133
Adjustments for Features-1,212-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,845$28,511$28,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$378$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201720182018
ModelGolf / GTIEncoreEncore
TrimSELBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$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$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$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$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$5,690$4,525$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,212-960

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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 Year20172018
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 start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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