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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: $34,315

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,838

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelPassatLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $33,810
Base Invoice $31,600 $32,458
Cargo net 95  
Cargo mat 125 80
Rear spoiler 375 385
Navigation system   495
Leather Group   2,090
LFX V6 engine   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Cargo net 69  
Cargo mat 99 73
Rear spoiler 300 350
Navigation system   450
Leather Group   2,006
LFX V6 engine   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Panoramic sunroof   1,087
Options (change) 595 4,640
Options (change) 468 4,325
Destination 770 925
Total Price $34,315 $39,375
Total Invoice $32,838 $37,708

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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: $3,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,127
Model Year20122016
ModelPassatLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,315$39,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,315$37,555
Total Invoice$32,838$37,708
Adjustments for Features0-1,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,838$35,965

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122016
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 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,830$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,743

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122016
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.3,895 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested187584%
Total Not Requested35016%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Temporary spare tire150No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300		1000Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%

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