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Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,895

Buick Encore   
Difference: $6,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,534

Buick Encore   
Difference: $4,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelPassatEncore
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $24,065
Base Invoice $27,513 $23,102
All-weather floor mats 185 140
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Rear side airbags 350  
Navigation system 1,800 495
Premium Group   5,370
Sunroof   900
All-weather floor mats 145 123
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Rear side airbags 310  
Navigation system 1,589 436
Premium Group   5,156
Sunroof   792
Options (change) 7,585 6,905
Options (change) 6,841 6,507
Destination 630 925
Total Price $38,165 $31,895
Total Invoice $34,984 $30,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,967
Model Year20062015
ModelPassatEncore
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/55-18
Total Price$38,165$31,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,165$30,310
Total Invoice$34,984$30,534
Adjustments for Features0-1,517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,984$29,017

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20062015
ModelPassatEncore
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$3,540$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,517

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20062015
ModelPassatEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in100.6 in
Length188.2 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.248.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested334063%
Total Not Requested194037%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested288067%
Total Not Requested140033%

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