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Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,195

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $1,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,323

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $2,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRoutan
TrimBaseAvenirSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $44,280
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $42,465
Premium Group 5,000    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Rear spoiler 415 415  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Premium Group 4,800    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Engine-block heater 91 91 66
Rear spoiler 378 378  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Options (change) 8,605 515 75
Options (change) 8,080 469 66
Destination 925 925 820
Total Price $43,195 $46,310 $45,175
Total Invoice $41,323 $44,469 $43,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $491
Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRoutan
TrimBaseAvenirSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/65-17
Total Price$43,195$46,310$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-475-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,195$45,835$42,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,640$0
Total Invoice$41,323$44,469$43,351
Adjustments for Features0-456-2,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,323$44,013$40,832
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,690$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRoutan
TrimBaseAvenirSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable console  $200
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $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 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror  $25
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 recliner, third row seats  $150
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,105$8,580$10,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-456-2,519

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182012
ModelLaCrosseRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase114.4 in121.2 in
Length197.5 in202.5 in
Width73.5 in76.9 in
Height57.5 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
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 headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested192549%
Total Not Requested200051%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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