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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: $41,729

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $1,576

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,799

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $2,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelLaCrossePassat
TrimBaseVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,660 $36,050
Base Invoice $30,394 $33,597
Premium 1 Group 3,625  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 895 1,800
Entertainment Package 600  
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
AWD 2,175 1,950
Rear spoiler 350 479
Rear side airbags 350 350
All-weather floor mats 140 185
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Premium 1 Group 3,480  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 788 1,589
Entertainment Package 528  
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
AWD 2,088 1,959
Rear spoiler 308 310
Rear side airbags 308 310
All-weather floor mats 123 145
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 10,770 4,989
Options (change) 9,942 4,512
Destination 875 690
Total Price $43,305 $41,729
Total Invoice $41,211 $38,799

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,394
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $414
Model Year20132008
ModelLaCrossePassat
TrimBaseVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/40-18
Total Price$43,305$41,729
Adjustments for Features-2,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,335$41,729
Total Invoice$41,211$38,799
Adjustments for Features-2,8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,385$38,799

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132008
ModelLaCrossePassat
TrimBaseVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,275$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8260

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132008
ModelLaCrossePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in106.7 in
Length196.9 in188.2 in
Width73.1 in71.7 in
Height59.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested200056%
Total Not Requested157544%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300		1000Yes
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0126%
Total Not Requested0-26%

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