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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,175

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $640

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,473

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $942

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Model Year20122012
ModelTiguanLaCrosse
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $30,170
Base Invoice $32,617 $28,963
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
FWD 0  
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Premium Navigation Package 978  
FWD 0  
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 1,020 4,130
Options (change) 978 3,635
Destination 820 875
Total Price $35,815 $35,175
Total Invoice $34,415 $33,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,036
Model Year20122012
ModelTiguanLaCrosse
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4182hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$35,815$35,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$34,025
Total Invoice$34,415$33,473
Adjustments for Features0-1,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,415$32,379

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012
ModelTiguanLaCrosse
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,715$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012
ModelTiguanLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in111.7 in
Length174.5 in196.9 in
Width71.2 in73.1 in
Height65.6 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft310.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested220053%
Total Not Requested192547%
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900		1000No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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