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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: $32,575

Buick Encore   
Difference: $12,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,215

Buick Encore   
Difference: $12,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelRoutanEncore
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $24,065
Base Invoice $42,465 $23,102
Engine-block heater 75 75
Premium Group   5,720
Navigation system   495
Sunroof   900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Engine-block heater 66 68
Premium Group   5,492
Navigation system   450
Sunroof   819
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 75 7,585
Options (change) 66 7,188
Destination 820 925
Total Price $45,175 $32,575
Total Invoice $43,351 $31,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,371
Model Year20122016
ModelRoutanEncore
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-18
Total Price$45,175$32,575
Adjustments for Features-4,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,210$32,575
Total Invoice$43,351$31,215
Adjustments for Features-4,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,586$31,215

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122016
ModelRoutanEncore
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
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 
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
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$10,230$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7650

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122016
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%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested314073%
Total Not Requested114027%

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