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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: $31,819

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,536

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,514

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelPassatLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimKomfortCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $26,436 $28,414 $32,456
Navigation system 1,990 1,995 1,995
Rear spoiler 479 245 245
Rear side airbags 350 350 350
Entertainment Package   650  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
3.6L V6   1,370  
Sunroof, large   1,195 1,195
Navigation system 1,758 1,756 1,756
Rear spoiler 310 216 216
Rear side airbags 310 308 308
Entertainment Package   572  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
3.6L V6   1,206  
Sunroof, large   1,052 1,052
Options (change) 2,819 5,905 3,885
Options (change) 2,378 5,198 3,420
Destination 700 860 860
Total Price $31,819 $36,355 $38,545
Total Invoice $29,514 $34,472 $36,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,511
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,090
Model Year200920112011
ModelPassatLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimKomfortCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,819$36,355$38,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,025-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,819$33,330$33,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$265
Total Invoice$29,514$34,472$36,736
Adjustments for Features0-2,868-4,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,514$31,604$32,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$414

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920112011
ModelPassatLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimKomfortCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Total Value of Features$3,065$6,090$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,868-4,718

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092011
ModelPassatLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in111.7 in
Length188.2 in196.9 in
Width71.7 in73.1 in
Height58.0 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested61067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested61067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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