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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,535

Buick Encore   
Difference: $15,954

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Buick Encore   
Difference: $13,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregEncore
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDIBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,300 $48,390 $68,340 $24,200
Base Invoice $36,183 $44,510 $62,785 $23,232
Technologie Package 3,350 3,350 3,350  
Lux Package 2,900      
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249  
Premium Group       3,990
Sunroof       800
Navigation system       795
Technologie Package 2,959 2,959 2,959  
Lux Package 2,561      
All-weather floor mats 199 199 199  
Premium Group       3,830
Sunroof       704
Navigation system       700
Options (change) 6,499 3,599 3,599 5,585
Options (change) 5,719 3,158 3,158 5,234
Destination 690 690 690 750
Total Price $46,489 $52,679 $72,629 $30,535
Total Invoice $42,592 $48,358 $66,633 $29,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,499
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,127
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregEncore
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDIBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6350hp V8310hp V10 D138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11300, 11300, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17275/45-19275/45-19215/55-18
Total Price$46,489$52,679$72,629$30,535
Adjustments for Features-2,455-2,805-4,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,034$49,874$67,949$30,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,840$23,915$0
Total Invoice$42,592$48,358$66,633$29,216
Adjustments for Features-2,249-2,575-4,2940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,343$45,783$62,339$29,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,440$21,996$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2008200820082013
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregEncore
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDIBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote start   $150
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Rear side airbags   $300
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Total Value of Features$6,755$7,105$8,980$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,455$2,805$4,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,249-2,575-4,2940

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082013
ModelTouaregEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in100.6 in
Length187.2 in168.4 in
Width75.9 in69.9 in
Height68.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested308077%
Total Not Requested90023%

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