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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: $12,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,801

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrossePassat
TrimBaseAvenirV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $33,995
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $32,601
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690  
Premium Group 5,000    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Rear spoiler 415 415 375
Metal pedals 180 180  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Cargo net     100
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538  
Premium Group 4,800    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Rear spoiler 378 378 300
Metal pedals 164 164  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 12,875 2,285 475
Options (change) 11,966 2,080 380
Destination 925 925 820
Total Price $47,465 $48,080 $35,290
Total Invoice $45,209 $46,080 $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: $8,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,274
Model Year201820182017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrossePassat
TrimBaseAvenirV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT9T9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$47,465$48,080$35,290
Adjustments for Features-3,290-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,175$44,790$35,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$45,209$46,080$33,801
Adjustments for Features-3,134-3,1530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,075$42,927$33,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$852$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrossePassat
TrimBaseAvenirV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
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 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
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$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$9,005$9,005$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,290$3,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,134-3,1530

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182017
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.3,481 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 Volume14.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested145081%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
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 warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested250064%
Total Not Requested142536%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested145081%

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