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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: $25,190

Buick Encore   
Difference: $5,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,203

Buick Encore   
Difference: $4,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelPassatEncore
TrimKomfortBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $24,065
Base Invoice $27,727 $23,102
All-weather floor mats 185 140
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo mat   60
All-weather floor mats 145 123
Rear side airbags 310  
Cargo mat   53
Options (change) 535 200
Options (change) 455 176
Destination 700 925
Total Price $30,925 $25,190
Total Invoice $28,882 $24,203

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,689
Model Year20092015
ModelPassatEncore
TrimKomfortBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/55-18
Total Price$30,925$25,190
Adjustments for Features0-10
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,925$25,180
Total Invoice$28,882$24,203
Adjustments for Features0-10
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,882$24,193

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092015
ModelPassatEncore
TrimKomfortBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
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
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $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
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$3,915$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,513 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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