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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,675

Buick Encore   
Difference: $235

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,151

Buick Encore   
Difference: $356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelTiguanEncore
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,135 $24,365
Base Invoice $31,810 $23,390
AWD 1,955 1,500
Premium Group   6,150
1.4L I4   895
Sunroof   900
Navigation system   495
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
AWD 1,877 1,440
Premium Group   5,904
1.4L I4   814
Sunroof   819
Navigation system   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 1,955 10,335
Options (change) 1,877 9,786
Destination 820 975
Total Price $35,910 $35,675
Total Invoice $34,507 $34,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,840
Model Year20112018
ModelTiguanEncore
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG26/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-18
Total Price$35,910$35,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,910$34,125
Total Invoice$34,507$34,151
Adjustments for Features0-1,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,507$32,667

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112018
ModelTiguanEncore
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Engine-block heater $35
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$6,340$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,484

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112018
ModelTiguanEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in100.6 in
Length174.3 in168.4 in
Width71.2 in69.9 in
Height66.3 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,631 lb.3,358 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft348.4 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%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested200045%
Total Not Requested243055%
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, front200Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested120087%
Total Not Requested18513%

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