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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: $5,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,984

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $6,524

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Model Year200620182018
ModelPassatLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim3.6 VR6BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $27,513 $32,318 $43,075
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
All-weather floor mats 185 140 140
Rear side airbags 350    
Navigation system 1,800    
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Essence Group   2,700  
Driver Confidence Package 1   445  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Cargo mat   60 60
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
All-weather floor mats 145 127 127
Rear side airbags 310    
Navigation system 1,589    
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Essence Group   2,592  
Driver Confidence Package 1   405  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Cargo mat   55 55
Options (change) 7,585 8,935 200
Options (change) 6,841 8,265 182
Destination 630 925 925
Total Price $38,165 $43,525 $45,995
Total Invoice $34,984 $41,508 $44,182

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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: $2,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,173
Model Year200620182018
ModelPassatLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim3.6 VR6BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$38,165$43,525$45,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,465-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,165$41,060$41,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$695
Total Invoice$34,984$41,508$44,182
Adjustments for Features0-2,351-4,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,984$39,157$40,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$952

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200620182018
ModelPassatLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim3.6 VR6BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$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$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $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
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,390$6,855$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,465$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,351-4,073

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062018
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 ft314.3 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 seat100Yes
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 Requested416579%
Total Not Requested111521%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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