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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: $800

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,216

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072015
ModelPassatPassatEncore
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $25,320 $31,370 $24,065
Base Invoice $23,513 $29,095 $23,102
Package #2 4,400    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 140
iPod integration 0 0  
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 495
Luxury #1 Package   3,250  
Premium Group     5,370
Sunroof     900
Package #2 4,019    
All-weather floor mats 145 145 123
iPod integration 0 0  
Rear side airbags 310 310  
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 436
Luxury #1 Package   2,970  
Premium Group     5,156
Sunroof     792
Options (change) 6,735 5,585 6,905
Options (change) 6,063 5,014 6,507
Destination 640 640 925
Total Price $32,695 $37,595 $31,895
Total Invoice $30,216 $34,749 $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: $4,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,769
Model Year200720072015
ModelPassatPassatEncore
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/45-17215/55-18
Total Price$32,695$37,595$31,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,115-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,695$36,480$28,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,785$0
Total Invoice$30,216$34,749$30,534
Adjustments for Features0-1,031-3,087
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,216$33,718$27,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,502$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200720072015
ModelPassatPassatEncore
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row $125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$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
iPod integration$100$100 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$1,840$2,955$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,031-3,087

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20072015
ModelPassatEncore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in100.6 in
Length188.0 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height59.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom38.6 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
35.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested400083%
Total Not Requested84017%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested294079%
Total Not Requested76521%

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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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 Requested248058%
Total Not Requested180042%

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