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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: $38,165

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,984

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $6,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelPassatLaCrosse
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $36,065
Base Invoice $27,513 $34,622
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
All-weather floor mats 185 140
Rear side airbags 350  
Navigation system 1,800  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
Essence Group   2,600
Driver Confidence Package 1   445
Panoramic sunroof   1,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo mat   80
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
All-weather floor mats 145 127
Rear side airbags 310  
Navigation system 1,589  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
Essence Group   2,496
Driver Confidence Package 1   405
Panoramic sunroof   1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Cargo mat   73
Options (change) 7,585 6,355
Options (change) 6,841 5,912
Destination 630 925
Total Price $38,165 $43,345
Total Invoice $34,984 $41,459

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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: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,213
Model Year20062017
ModelPassatLaCrosse
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$38,165$43,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,165$40,980
Total Invoice$34,984$41,459
Adjustments for Features0-2,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,984$39,197

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062017
ModelPassatLaCrosse
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,390$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,262

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062017
ModelPassatLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in114.4 in
Length188.2 in197.5 in
Width71.7 in73.5 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.0 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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
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

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
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%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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