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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: $32,004

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $11,756

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,659

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $12,178

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Model Year20092017
ModelPassatLaCrosse
TrimKomfortBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $36,065
Base Invoice $26,436 $34,622
Navigation system 1,990  
All-weather floor mats 185 140
Rear side airbags 350  
Rear spoiler 479 415
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
Navigation system 1,758  
All-weather floor mats 145 127
Rear side airbags 310  
Rear spoiler 310 378
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) 3,004 6,770
Options (change) 2,523 6,290
Destination 700 925
Total Price $32,004 $43,760
Total Invoice $29,659 $41,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,380
Model Year20092017
ModelPassatLaCrosse
TrimKomfortBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$32,004$43,760
Adjustments for Features0-6,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,004$37,695
Total Invoice$29,659$41,837
Adjustments for Features0-5,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,659$36,039

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092017
ModelPassatLaCrosse
TrimKomfortBase
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,830$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,798

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,345 lb.3,599 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
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 surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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