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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: $33,210

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $210

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,768

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatPassatEncore
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $24,365
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $23,390
All-weather floor mats 235 235 140
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100  
Premium Group     6,150
Navigation system     495
Sunroof     900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
All-weather floor mats 185 185 127
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80  
Premium Group     5,904
Navigation system     450
Sunroof     819
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 710 710 8,080
Options (change) 565 565 7,659
Destination 850 850 975
Total Price $33,210 $36,210 $33,420
Total Invoice $31,768 $34,645 $32,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,873
Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatPassatEncore
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/55-18
Total Price$33,210$36,210$33,420
Adjustments for Features-1,690-1,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,520$34,370$33,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$31,768$34,645$32,024
Adjustments for Features-1,617-1,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,151$32,885$32,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,734$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatPassatEncore
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,415$5,565$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$1,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,617-1,7600

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in100.6 in
Length191.6 in168.4 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 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 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.8 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 audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested373084%
Total Not Requested70016%

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