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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: $36,210

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,645

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $33,230 $32,318 $43,075
All-weather floor mats 235 140 140
Cargo net 100    
Rear spoiler 375 415 415
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,690 1,690
Premium Group   5,000  
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Metal pedals   180 180
Cargo mat   60 60
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
All-weather floor mats 185 127 127
Cargo net 80    
Rear spoiler 300 378 378
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,538 1,538
Premium Group   4,800  
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Metal pedals   164 164
Cargo mat   55 55
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Options (change) 710 13,075 2,485
Options (change) 565 12,148 2,262
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $36,210 $47,665 $48,280
Total Invoice $34,645 $45,391 $46,262

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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: $8,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,994
Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionS6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 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$36,210$47,665$48,280
Adjustments for Features0-2,890-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,210$44,775$45,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$34,645$45,391$46,262
Adjustments for Features0-2,752-2,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,645$42,639$43,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$854

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201820182018
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$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
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
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,715$8,605$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,890$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,752-2,769

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,571 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%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested95053%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested250064%
Total Not Requested142536%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested95053%

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