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Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,980

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $370

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,839

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $1,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelPassatLaCrosse
Trim3.6 VR6CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $33,015
Base Invoice $27,513 $31,694
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Rear side airbags 350 350
Navigation system 1,800 1,995
Xenon HID headlights   695
Head-up display (HUD)   350
Sunroof, large   1,195
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Rear side airbags 310 308
Navigation system 1,589 1,756
Xenon HID headlights   612
Head-up display (HUD)   308
Sunroof, large   1,052
Options (change) 7,400 4,585
Options (change) 6,696 4,036
Destination 630 750
Total Price $37,980 $38,350
Total Invoice $34,839 $36,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse CXS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $119
Model Year20062010
ModelPassatLaCrosse
Trim3.6 VR6CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$37,980$38,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,980$36,750
Total Invoice$34,839$36,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,839$34,958

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062010
ModelPassatLaCrosse
Trim3.6 VR6CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,790$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,522

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062010
ModelPassatLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in111.7 in
Length188.2 in196.9 in
Width71.7 in73.1 in
Height58.0 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested406577%
Total Not Requested121523%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60066%
Total Not Requested31534%

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