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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: $33,255

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,329

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseAltima
TrimCXLCXS3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $30,560
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $27,929
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650    
Driver Confidence Package 1,440 1,440  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Rear spoiler 245 245 395
3.6L V6 1,370    
Technology Package     1,090
Floor mats     185
Illuminated door sill trim plates     235
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572    
Driver Confidence Package 1,267 1,267  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Rear spoiler 216 216 329
3.6L V6 1,206    
Technology Package     946
Floor mats     152
Illuminated door sill trim plates     183
Options (change) 6,350 3,780 1,905
Options (change) 5,589 3,327 1,610
Destination 860 860 790
Total Price $36,800 $38,440 $33,255
Total Invoice $34,863 $36,643 $30,329

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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: $2,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,208
Model Year201120112013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseAltima
TrimCXLCXS3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,800$38,440$33,255
Adjustments for Features-1,400-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,400$35,640$33,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$34,863$36,643$30,329
Adjustments for Features-1,326-2,6690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,537$33,974$30,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$437$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201120112013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseAltima
TrimCXLCXS3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning  $200
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,105$5,505$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$2,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,326-2,6690

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112013
ModelLaCrosseAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in109.3 in
Length196.9 in191.5 in
Width73.1 in72.0 in
Height59.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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