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Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,640

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,770

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelRoutanLaCrosse
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $33,810
Base Invoice $42,465 $32,458
Engine-block heater 75 50
LFX V6 engine   0
Experience Buick Package   2,790
Leather Group   2,090
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Rear spoiler   385
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Engine-block heater 66 46
LFX V6 engine   0
Experience Buick Package   2,539
Leather Group   2,006
Panoramic sunroof   1,087
Rear spoiler   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 75 6,905
Options (change) 66 6,387
Destination 820 925
Total Price $45,175 $41,640
Total Invoice $43,351 $39,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $382
Model Year20122016
ModelRoutanLaCrosse
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/50-18
Total Price$45,175$41,640
Adjustments for Features-4,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,045$41,640
Total Invoice$43,351$39,770
Adjustments for Features-3,9630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,388$39,770

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122016
ModelRoutanLaCrosse
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$10,705$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9630

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122016
ModelRoutanLaCrosse
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in111.7 in
Length202.5 in196.9 in
Width76.9 in73.1 in
Height68.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,895 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in40.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.3 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		140.6 ft310.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

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 sound250Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested185059%
Total Not Requested127541%
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 mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested220099%
Total Not Requested251%

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