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Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,790

Buick Encore Sport Touring   
Difference: $3,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,564

Buick Encore Sport Touring   
Difference: $2,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelRoutanEncoreEncore
TrimSEBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,700 $24,365 $25,565
Base Invoice $27,711 $23,390 $24,542
Trim Pack 2 1,985    
Engine-block heater 75    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Cargo net   60 60
Sunroof   900 900
Preferred II Group   2,500  
1.4L I4   895 895
Trim Pack 2 1,753    
Engine-block heater 66    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Cargo net   55 55
Sunroof   819 819
Preferred II Group   2,400  
1.4L I4   814 814
Options (change) 2,060 4,750 2,250
Options (change) 1,819 4,447 2,047
Destination 750 975 975
Total Price $32,510 $30,090 $28,790
Total Invoice $30,280 $28,812 $27,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore Sport Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,213
Model Year200920182018
ModelRoutanEncoreEncore
TrimSEBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine197hp V6153hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG27/33 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$32,510$30,090$28,790
Adjustments for Features-540-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,970$29,415$28,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$30,280$28,812$27,564
Adjustments for Features-503-6460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,777$28,166$27,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$602$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200920182018
ModelRoutanEncoreEncore
TrimSEBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr 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
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable console$200  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear bumper protector$40  
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
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$6,340$6,475$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-503-6460

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092018
ModelRoutanEncore
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in100.6 in
Length202.5 in168.4 in
Width76.9 in69.9 in
Height68.9 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,335 lb.3,237 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SE

Trim Pack 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Transmission cooler0No
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Preferred II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested102589%
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Engine-block heater35Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested103575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore Sport Touring

turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Engine-block heater35Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested103575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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