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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,825

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220202020
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaEncoreEncore
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $23,200 $25,800
Navigation Package 1,130          
Premium Package 1,440          
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235 140 140
Autobahn Package       2,050    
Navigation system       900 495 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)         395 395
Preferred II Group         2,500  
Sunroof         900 900
Navigation Package 1,084          
Premium Package 1,382          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185 127 127
Autobahn Package       1,968    
Navigation system       864 450 774
Metallic paint (extra cost)         359 359
Preferred II Group         2,400  
Sunroof         819 819
Options (change) 3,180 610 610 3,560 4,430 2,285
Options (change) 2,951 485 485 3,317 4,155 2,079
Destination 770 770 770 770 995 995
Total Price $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075 $28,625 $29,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Buick Encore Sport Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,016
Model Year201220122012201220202020
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaEncoreEncore
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M5T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075$28,625$29,080
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-4,410-4,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,600$24,215$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0$855

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201220122012201220202020
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaEncoreEncore
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150  
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100 
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote start    $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails    $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Larger rear spoiler     $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   
CD player$125  $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Compass   $0$0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75  
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$1,590$1,690$2,790$2,065$6,000$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$4,410$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,149-455-793-424

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122020
ModelJettaEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in100.6 in
Length182.2 in168.4 in
Width70.0 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in65.3 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.548.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122555%
Total Not Requested101545%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Preferred II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore Sport Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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