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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: $30,535

Buick Encore   
Difference: $660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelGolf / GTIEncore
TrimSELBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $24,200
Cargo net 100  
Navigation system   795
Premium Group   3,990
Sunroof   800
Cargo net 80  
Navigation system   700
Premium Group   3,830
Sunroof   704
Options (change) 100 5,585
Options (change) 80 5,234
Destination 850 750
Total Price $31,195 $30,535

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,142
Model Year20182013
ModelGolf / GTIEncore
TrimSELBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-18
Total Price$31,195$30,535
Adjustments for Features0-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,195$30,385

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182013
ModelGolf / GTIEncore
TrimSELBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,090$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144

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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 Year20182013
ModelGolf / GTIEncore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in100.6 in
Length179.8 in168.4 in
Width70.8 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 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 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.7 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%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested244061%
Total Not Requested154039%

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