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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: $24,965

Buick Encore   
Difference: $5,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092021
ModelPassatEncore
TrimKomfortBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $23,200
All-weather floor mats 185 140
Rear side airbags 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo mat   35
All-weather floor mats 145 127
Rear side airbags 310  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 535 570
Options (change) 455 518
Destination 700 1,195
Total Price $30,925 $24,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,108
Model Year20092021
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$24,965
Adjustments for Features-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,860$24,965

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092021
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
Remote start via app $75
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
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$4,065$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-610

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092021
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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