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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: $37,665

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,019

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelLaCrossePassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,065 $35,995
Base Invoice $34,622 $34,519
Essence Group 2,600  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145  
Driver Confidence Package 1 445  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Rear spoiler 415 375
Panoramic sunroof 1,550  
Cargo net   100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Essence Group 2,496  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042  
Driver Confidence Package 1 405  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Rear spoiler 378 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,410  
Cargo net   80
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300
Options (change) 6,550 850
Options (change) 6,090 680
Destination 925 820
Total Price $43,540 $37,665
Total Invoice $41,637 $36,019

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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: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,347
Model Year20172015
ModelLaCrossePassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,540$37,665
Adjustments for Features-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,165$37,665
Total Invoice$41,637$36,019
Adjustments for Features-2,2710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,366$36,019

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172015
ModelLaCrossePassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,930$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2710

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172015
ModelLaCrossePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in110.4 in
Length197.5 in191.6 in
Width73.5 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,423 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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