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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: $1,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,739

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelPassatLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $31,600 $28,414 $32,456
Rear spoiler 375 245 245
Cargo net 95    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Entertainment Package   650  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
3.6L V6   1,370  
Sunroof, large   1,195 1,195
Rear spoiler 300 216 216
Cargo net 69    
Navigation system   1,756 1,756
Entertainment Package   572  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
3.6L V6   1,206  
Sunroof, large   1,052 1,052
Options (change) 470 5,555 3,535
Options (change) 369 4,890 3,112
Destination 770 860 860
Total Price $34,190 $36,005 $38,195
Total Invoice $32,739 $34,164 $36,428

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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: $1,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $917
Model Year201220112011
ModelPassatLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,190$36,005$38,195
Adjustments for Features0-535-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,190$35,470$35,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$265
Total Invoice$32,739$34,164$36,428
Adjustments for Features0-508-2,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,739$33,656$34,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$426

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201220112011
ModelPassatLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key$250 $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,515$4,050$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-508-2,346

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122011
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.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 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 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested71078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested71078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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