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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: $38,130

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,525

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelPassatLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,835 $33,810
Base Invoice $35,325 $32,458
Cargo net 100  
Rear spoiler 375 385
LFX V6 engine   0
Experience Buick Package   2,790
Leather Group   2,090
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Metal pedals   185
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo net 80  
Rear spoiler 300 350
LFX V6 engine   0
Experience Buick Package   2,539
Leather Group   2,006
Panoramic sunroof   1,087
Metal pedals   168
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 475 7,040
Options (change) 380 6,509
Destination 820 925
Total Price $38,130 $41,775
Total Invoice $36,525 $39,892

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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: $4,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,980
Model Year20162016
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?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$38,130$41,775
Adjustments for Features-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,490$41,775
Total Invoice$36,525$39,892
Adjustments for Features-6130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,912$39,892

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162016
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Following distance indicator $25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$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
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,740$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6130

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162016
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 Weight3,481 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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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Fog lights125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested200064%
Total Not Requested112536%
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, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%

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