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Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,290

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,801

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrossePassat
TrimCXLCXSV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $33,995
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $32,601
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650    
Driver Confidence Package 1,440 1,440  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Rear spoiler 245 245 375
3.6L V6 1,370    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Cargo net     100
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572    
Driver Confidence Package 1,267 1,267  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Rear spoiler 216 216 300
3.6L V6 1,206    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 7,545 4,975 475
Options (change) 6,641 4,379 380
Destination 860 860 820
Total Price $37,995 $39,635 $35,290
Total Invoice $35,915 $37,695 $33,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,245
Model Year201120112017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrossePassat
TrimCXLCXSV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,995$39,635$35,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,995$38,235$33,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$35,915$37,695$33,801
Adjustments for Features0-1,331-2,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,915$36,364$31,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$449$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120112017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrossePassat
TrimCXLCXSV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,840$6,240$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,331-2,131

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112017
ModelLaCrossePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in110.4 in
Length196.9 in191.6 in
Width73.1 in72.2 in
Height59.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested7514%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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