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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: $30,535

Buick Encore   
Difference: $5,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Buick Encore   
Difference: $5,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelTiguanEncore
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $24,200
Base Invoice $32,617 $23,232
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
FWD 0  
Navigation system   795
Premium Group   3,990
Sunroof   800
Premium Navigation Package 978  
FWD 0  
Navigation system   700
Premium Group   3,830
Sunroof   704
Options (change) 1,020 5,585
Options (change) 978 5,234
Destination 820 750
Total Price $35,815 $30,535
Total Invoice $34,415 $29,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,749
Model Year20122013
ModelTiguanEncore
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19215/55-18
Total Price$35,815$30,535
Adjustments for Features0-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$29,960
Total Invoice$34,415$29,216
Adjustments for Features0-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,415$28,666

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122013
ModelTiguanEncore
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,580$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-550

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122013
ModelTiguanEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in100.6 in
Length174.5 in168.4 in
Width71.2 in69.9 in
Height65.6 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.13.7 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 Room55.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

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, rear250No
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Total Requested200050%
Total Not Requested198050%

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