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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: $33,420

Buick Encore   
Difference: $13,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,024

Buick Encore   
Difference: $10,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregEncore
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDIBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,300 $48,900 $42,800 $24,365
Base Invoice $36,203 $44,997 $39,409 $23,390
Technology Package 3,350 3,350 3,350  
All-weather floor mats 289 289 289 140
Lux Package 2,900   2,900  
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275 275  
Premium Group       6,150
Sunroof       900
Navigation system       495
Metallic paint (extra cost)       395
Technology Package 2,959 2,959 2,959  
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 127
Lux Package 2,561   2,561  
Bluetooth cell phone link 243 243 243  
Premium Group       5,904
Sunroof       819
Navigation system       450
Metallic paint (extra cost)       359
Options (change) 6,814 3,914 6,814 8,080
Options (change) 5,988 3,427 5,988 7,659
Destination 750 750 750 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 0
Total Price $46,864 $53,564 $49,214 $33,420
Total Invoice $42,941 $49,174 $44,997 $32,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,499
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,135
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregEncore
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDIBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6350hp V8225hp V6 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)255/60-17275/45-19255/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$46,864$53,564$49,214$33,420
Adjustments for Features-1,945-2,795-1,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,919$50,769$47,269$33,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$2,350$0
Total Invoice$42,941$49,174$44,997$32,024
Adjustments for Features-1,782-2,566-1,7780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,159$46,608$43,219$32,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,449$2,060$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2009200920092018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregEncore
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 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 app   $25
Remote start   $150
Sunshades, second row $125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
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
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
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
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
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 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Total Value of Features$6,570$7,420$6,570$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$2,795$1,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,782-2,566-1,7780

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092018
ModelTouaregEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in100.6 in
Length187.2 in168.4 in
Width75.9 in69.9 in
Height68.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.14.0 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 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%
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
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 warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested318072%
Total Not Requested125028%

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