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Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,410

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $9,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseAltima
TrimBaseAvenir3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $35,510
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690  
Premium Group 5,000    
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Cargo mat 80 80  
Rear spoiler 415 415 405
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Floor mats     235
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538  
Premium Group 4,800    
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Cargo mat 73 73  
Rear spoiler 378 378 344
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Floor mats     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Options (change) 12,775 2,185 1,015
Options (change) 11,875 1,989 344
Destination 925 925 885
Total Price $47,365 $47,980 $37,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,074
Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseAltima
TrimBaseAvenir3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT9T9CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$47,365$47,980$37,410
Adjustments for Features-5,055-5,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,310$42,925$37,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseAltima
TrimBaseAvenir3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$10,070$10,070$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,055$5,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,815-4,8450

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018
ModelLaCrosseAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in109.3 in
Length197.5 in191.9 in
Width73.5 in72.0 in
Height57.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested145081%
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 wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested185047%
Total Not Requested207553%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested145081%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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