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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: $36,210

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,645

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelLaCrossePassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,660 $34,650
Base Invoice $30,394 $33,230
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Premium 1 Group 3,625  
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
Rear spoiler 350 375
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Cargo net   100
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Premium 1 Group 3,480  
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
Rear spoiler 308 300
All-weather floor mats 123 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 8,245 710
Options (change) 7,546 565
Destination 875 850
Total Price $40,780 $36,210
Total Invoice $38,815 $34,645

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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: $6,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,753
Model Year20132018
ModelLaCrossePassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$40,780$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,780$34,555
Total Invoice$38,815$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,815$33,062

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132018
ModelLaCrossePassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,650$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132018
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.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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 Volume10.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
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 camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested245069%
Total Not Requested112531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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