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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: $40,115

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $2,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,884

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelPassatLaCrosse
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $31,660
Base Invoice $27,513 $30,394
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
AWD 1,950 2,175
Navigation system 1,800 895
Rear side airbags 350 350
All-weather floor mats 185 140
Premium 1 Group   3,625
LFX V6 engine   0
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
AWD 1,900 2,088
Navigation system 1,589 788
Rear side airbags 310 308
All-weather floor mats 145 123
Premium 1 Group   3,480
LFX V6 engine   0
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 9,535 10,420
Options (change) 8,741 9,634
Destination 630 875
Total Price $40,115 $42,955
Total Invoice $36,884 $40,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,667
Model Year20062013
ModelPassatLaCrosse
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$40,115$42,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,115$40,485
Total Invoice$36,884$40,903
Adjustments for Features0-2,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,884$38,551

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062013
ModelPassatLaCrosse
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
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
Folding second row seats $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,530$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,352

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062013
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 Weight3,829 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 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 ft310.8 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 height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested406577%
Total Not Requested121523%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested200056%
Total Not Requested157544%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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