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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: $43,195

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $1,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,323

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $2,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSEL PremiumBaseAvenir
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $42,465 $32,318 $43,075
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Premium Group   5,000  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Rear spoiler   415 415
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Engine-block heater 66 91 91
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Premium Group   4,800  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Rear spoiler   378 378
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Options (change) 75 8,605 515
Options (change) 66 8,080 469
Destination 820 925 925
Total Price $45,175 $43,195 $46,310
Total Invoice $43,351 $41,323 $44,469

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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: $645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $491
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSEL PremiumBaseAvenir
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$45,175$43,195$46,310
Adjustments for Features-2,6250-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,550$43,195$45,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,640
Total Invoice$43,351$41,323$44,469
Adjustments for Features-2,5190-456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,832$41,323$44,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,690

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSEL PremiumBaseAvenir
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
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$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror$25  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$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  
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 recliner, third row seats$150  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,730$8,105$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5190-456

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanLaCrosse
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in114.4 in
Length202.5 in197.5 in
Width76.9 in73.5 in
Height68.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in40.0 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 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%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested192549%
Total Not Requested200051%

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