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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: $9,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,838

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelPassatLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $31,600 $32,318 $43,075
Cargo net 95    
Cargo mat 125 80 80
Rear spoiler 375 415 415
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Essence Group   2,700  
Driver Confidence Package 1   445  
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Cargo net 69    
Cargo mat 99 73 73
Rear spoiler 300 378 378
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Essence Group   2,592  
Driver Confidence Package 1   405  
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Options (change) 595 9,230 495
Options (change) 468 8,534 451
Destination 770 925 925
Total Price $34,315 $43,820 $46,290
Total Invoice $32,838 $41,777 $44,451

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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: $5,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,149
Model Year201220182018
ModelPassatLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionS6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$34,315$43,820$46,290
Adjustments for Features0-3,975-5,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,315$39,845$40,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$545
Total Invoice$32,838$41,777$44,451
Adjustments for Features0-3,790-5,666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,838$37,987$38,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$798

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201220182018
ModelPassatLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$3,555$7,530$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,975$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,790-5,666

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122018
ModelPassatLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in114.4 in
Length191.6 in197.5 in
Width72.2 in73.5 in
Height58.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.3 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 audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%

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