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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: $35,290

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,801

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelPassatLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,995 $31,660
Base Invoice $32,601 $30,394
Cargo net 100  
Rear spoiler 375 350
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,625
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Cargo net 80  
Rear spoiler 300 308
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,480
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 475 8,105
Options (change) 380 7,423
Destination 820 875
Total Price $35,290 $40,640
Total Invoice $33,801 $38,692

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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: $6,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,055
Model Year20172013
ModelPassatLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$35,290$40,640
Adjustments for Features-1,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,075$40,640
Total Invoice$33,801$38,692
Adjustments for Features-1,1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,637$38,692

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20172013
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 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,765$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1640

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20172013
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.4,045 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

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300		1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested245069%
Total Not Requested112531%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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