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Volvo C30 vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,825

Buick Encore   
Difference: $935

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,834

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelC30C30Encore
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $24,365
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $23,390
Climate Package 675 675  
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
Fog lights 295 295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995 25  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Trip computer 100 100  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Compass 100 100  
Cruise control 185 185  
Satellite radio 295    
Rear spoiler 200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 395
Premium Group     6,150
Experience Buick Package     1,940
Climate Package 580 580  
Power front seats 774 774  
Special order charge 258 258  
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Blind spot warning system 598 598  
Fog lights 254 254  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 856 22  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
Cargo cover 155 155  
Trip computer 86 86  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Compass 86 86  
Cruise control 159 159  
Satellite radio 254    
Rear spoiler 172    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 359
Premium Group     5,904
Experience Buick Package     1,765
Options (change) 11,065 9,600 8,485
Options (change) 9,516 8,256 8,028
Destination 745 745 975
Total Price $34,760 $36,045 $33,825
Total Invoice $31,834 $33,159 $32,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,717
Model Year200820082018
ModelC30C30Encore
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/55-18
Total Price$34,760$36,045$33,825
Adjustments for Features0-350-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,760$35,695$29,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$0
Total Invoice$31,834$33,159$32,393
Adjustments for Features0-322-4,276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,834$32,837$28,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,003$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200820082018
ModelC30C30Encore
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$890$1,240$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-322-4,276

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082018
ModelC30Encore
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in100.6 in
Length167.4 in168.4 in
Width70.2 in69.9 in
Height57.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested285064%
Total Not Requested158036%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200096%
Total Not Requested754%

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