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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: $34,030

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $160

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,096

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelPassatLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $32,380
Base Invoice $31,600 $30,599
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 95  
Sunroof   900
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 69  
Sunroof   747
Options (change) 470 900
Options (change) 369 747
Destination 770 750
Total Price $34,190 $34,030
Total Invoice $32,739 $32,096

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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: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,349
Model Year20122008
ModelPassatLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,190$34,030
Adjustments for Features-2,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,110$34,030
Total Invoice$32,739$32,096
Adjustments for Features-1,9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,747$32,096

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122008
ModelPassatLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,755$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9920

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122008
ModelPassatLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.5 in
Length191.6 in198.1 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,770 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.0 ft3

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