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Volvo V50 vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,825

Buick Encore   
Difference: $4,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,393

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelV50Encore
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,715 $24,365
Base Invoice $27,932 $23,390
Premium Package 2,480  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 395
Navigation system 2,205  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Premium Group   6,150
Experience Buick Package   1,940
Premium Package 2,132  
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 359
Navigation system 1,896  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161  
Blind spot warning system 598  
Premium Group   5,904
Experience Buick Package   1,765
Options (change) 7,880 8,485
Options (change) 6,775 8,028
Destination 745 975
Total Price $38,340 $33,825
Total Invoice $35,452 $32,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,291
Model Year20082018
ModelV50Encore
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-18
Total Price$38,340$33,825
Adjustments for Features0-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,340$30,450
Total Invoice$35,452$32,393
Adjustments for Features0-3,232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,452$29,161

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082018
ModelV50Encore
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$1,805$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,232

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082018
ModelV50Encore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in100.6 in
Length177.7 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested285085%
Total Not Requested50015%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

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
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
Heated steering wheel100No
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 Requested260059%
Total Not Requested183041%
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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