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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: $39,779

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $6,016

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,840

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $6,849

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Model Year201820182008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrossePassat
TrimBaseAvenirVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $36,050
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $33,597
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Premium Group 5,000    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 185
Rear spoiler 415 415 479
Cargo mat 60 60  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Rear side airbags     350
Navigation system     1,800
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Premium Group 4,800    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
All-weather floor mats 127 127 145
Rear spoiler 378 378 310
Cargo mat 55 55  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Rear side airbags     310
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 11,205 615 3,039
Options (change) 10,446 560 2,553
Destination 925 925 690
Total Price $45,795 $46,410 $39,779
Total Invoice $43,689 $44,560 $36,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,276
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,327
Model Year201820182008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrossePassat
TrimBaseAvenirVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$45,795$46,410$39,779
Adjustments for Features-4,740-4,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,055$41,670$39,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$43,689$44,560$36,840
Adjustments for Features-4,522-4,5510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,167$40,009$36,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$842$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrossePassat
TrimBaseAvenirVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,505$8,505$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,740$4,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,522-4,5510

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182008
ModelLaCrossePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in106.7 in
Length197.5 in188.2 in
Width73.5 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested180046%
Total Not Requested212554%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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