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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: $28,165

Buick Encore   
Difference: $4,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920202020
ModelPassatEncoreEncore
TrimKomfortBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $23,200 $25,800
Navigation system 1,990   850
All-weather floor mats 185 140 140
Rear side airbags 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Cargo mat   35 35
Sunroof   900 900
Preferred II Group   2,500  
Navigation system 1,758   774
All-weather floor mats 145 127 127
Rear side airbags 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Cargo mat   32 32
Sunroof   819 819
Preferred II Group   2,400  
Options (change) 2,525 3,970 2,320
Options (change) 2,213 3,737 2,111
Destination 700 995 995
Total Price $32,915 $28,165 $29,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Buick Encore Sport Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,717
Model Year200920202020
ModelPassatEncoreEncore
TrimKomfortBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$32,915$28,165$29,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,445-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,915$26,720$27,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200920202020
ModelPassatEncoreEncore
TrimKomfortBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler $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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$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$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$3,480$4,925$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,445$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-243-183

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092020
ModelPassatEncore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in100.6 in
Length188.0 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height59.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,513 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 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 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Preferred II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore Sport Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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