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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: $34,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,739

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelPassatLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $30,170
Base Invoice $31,600 $28,963
Cargo net 95  
Rear spoiler 375 350
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,695
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Cargo net 69  
Rear spoiler 300 308
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,507
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 470 7,735
Options (change) 369 7,183
Destination 770 875
Total Price $34,190 $38,780
Total Invoice $32,739 $37,021

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,292
Model Year20122012
ModelPassatLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,190$38,780
Adjustments for Features0-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,190$36,695
Total Invoice$32,739$37,021
Adjustments for Features0-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,739$35,031

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in 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$3,040$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,990

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.7 in
Length191.6 in196.9 in
Width72.2 in73.1 in
Height58.5 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested240058%
Total Not Requested172542%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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