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Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Verano Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Verano Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Buick Verano   
Difference: $2,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Buick Verano   
Difference: $2,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatVerano
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $22,585
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $21,681
Navigation system       795
Leather Group       3,380
Sunroof       900
Navigation system       700
Leather Group       3,245
Sunroof       792
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,075
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,737
Destination 770 770 770 885
Total Price $30,665 $32,965 $33,720 $28,545
Total Invoice $29,440 $31,646 $32,370 $27,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,324
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatVerano
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,665$32,965$33,720$28,545
Adjustments for Features00-100-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,665$32,965$33,620$28,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,440$31,646$32,370$27,303
Adjustments for Features00-96-187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,440$31,646$32,274$27,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Verano

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatVerano
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,105$3,105$3,205$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$195
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-187

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatVerano
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in105.7 in
Length191.6 in183.9 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height58.5 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested167561%
Total Not Requested105039%

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