The Volkswagen Eos is definitely the Cascada’s leading rival at launch—although the Eos goes away after the 2016 model year.
The Audi A3 Cabriolet steps in instead, and against that, the Cascada is a better value, if not quite as engaging to drive.
The little MINI Cooper Convertible looks extroverted, quirky, and even a bit unusual, which helps it appeal to a completely different kind of buyer.
The Ford Mustang is another polar opposite in contrast to the quiet, understated Cascada, but it’s worth cross-shopping as the Cascada is priced about the same as a base V-6 Mustang.
Finally, the BMW 2-Series delivers similar interior room and luxury features, but with a heftier sticker price and, if it's important, a lot more prestige.
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The 2016 Buick Cascada is built for days when the best driving is done with the top down. |
The 2016 Audi A3 models offer a variety of body styles, powertrains, and options to battle whatever the small luxury segment has to offer. |
The 2016 2-Series may be an entry-level model in BMW's lineup, but it builds on a rich lineage, as a well-rounded luxury sports coupe with all the looks, handling and features that you might expect. |
The Ford Mustang keeps its newfound finesse and pony-car attitude, blasting past its 50th year with a rorty new Shelby GT350 variant plus more ways to stand out from the crowd. |
It's your last chance to get a Volkswagen Eos in 2016; it's refined and comfortable, but there's more fun in its road manners than in its sheet metal. |
The 2016 Mini Cooper is as cheeky as its retro style implies—and its three-cylinder engine is a charming surprise. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $33,065 | $30,900 | $32,850 | $24,145 | $31,995 | $20,700 |
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| 20 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 43 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy |
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| Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 |
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| Compact Car | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Minicompact Cars |
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| 2-Door Convertible | 4-Door Sedan FWD 1.8T Premium Plus | 2-Door Coupe 228i RWD | 2-Door Fastback V6 | 2-Door Convertible Komfort | 2-Door HB |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| 2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Convertible | Sedan | Coupe | Fastback | Convertible | Hatchback |
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| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2016 Buick Cascada vs. 2016 Audi A3 | 2016 Buick Cascada vs. 2016 BMW 2-Series | 2016 Buick Cascada vs. 2016 Ford Mustang | 2016 Buick Cascada vs. 2016 Volkswagen Eos | 2016 Buick Cascada vs. 2016 MINI Cooper | |
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