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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: $29,055

Buick Encore   
Difference: $9,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,796

Buick Encore   
Difference: $8,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelRoutanEncore
TrimSELBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $37,390 $24,200
Base Invoice $35,857 $23,232
Navigation system   795
Leather Group   2,510
Sunroof   800
Navigation system   700
Leather Group   2,410
Sunroof   704
Options (change) 0 4,105
Options (change) 0 3,814
Destination 820 750
Total Price $38,210 $29,055
Total Invoice $36,677 $27,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,678
Model Year20112013
ModelRoutanEncore
TrimSELBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-18
Total Price$38,210$29,055
Adjustments for Features-2,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,915$29,055
Total Invoice$36,677$27,796
Adjustments for Features-2,2030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,474$27,796

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112013
ModelRoutanEncore
TrimSELBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable console$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$7,595$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2030

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112013
ModelRoutanEncore
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in100.6 in
Length202.5 in168.4 in
Width76.9 in69.9 in
Height68.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.7 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
140.6 ft348.4 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%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested172565%
Total Not Requested92535%

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