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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: $31,135

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,831

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142016
ModelPassatPassatPassatEncore
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $24,065
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $23,102
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 95 95 95 60
Cargo mat 125 125 125 60
Leather Group       4,235
Sunroof       900
Navigation system       495
Metallic paint (extra cost)       395
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 69 69 69 55
Cargo mat 99 99 99 55
Leather Group       4,066
Sunroof       819
Navigation system       450
Metallic paint (extra cost)       359
Options (change) 595 595 595 6,145
Options (change) 468 468 468 5,804
Destination 820 820 820 925
Total Price $32,710 $34,810 $35,680 $31,135
Total Invoice $31,299 $33,314 $34,148 $29,831

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,661
Model Year2014201420142016
ModelPassatPassatPassatEncore
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/55-18
Total Price$32,710$34,810$35,680$31,135
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,710$34,810$35,580$29,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0
Total Invoice$31,299$33,314$34,148$29,831
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,299$33,314$34,052$28,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2014201420142016
ModelPassatPassatPassatEncore
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows   $200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat   $150
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,930$2,930$3,030$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,193

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20142016
ModelPassatEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in100.6 in
Length191.6 in168.4 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.948.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested245083%
Total Not Requested50017%

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