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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: $32,335

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelTiguanEncore
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $23,200
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
FWD 0  
Premium Group   6,150
Navigation system   495
Sunroof   900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Premium Navigation Package 978  
FWD 0  
Premium Group   5,904
Navigation system   450
Sunroof   819
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 1,020 7,940
Options (change) 978 7,532
Destination 820 1,195
Total Price $35,815 $32,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,951
Model Year20122021
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$32,335
Adjustments for Features0-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$31,360

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122021
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 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
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 
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$4,730$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-263

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122021
ModelTiguanEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in100.6 in
Length174.5 in168.4 in
Width71.2 in69.9 in
Height65.6 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,238 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 Room55.0 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,
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 warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested200046%
Total Not Requested235554%

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