Buick LaCrosse Buick LaCrosse 2011 Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,555

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,133

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,782

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseAltima
TrimCXLCXS3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $32,690
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $30,453
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550    
Driver Confidence Package 1,440 1,440  
Rear spoiler 245 245 405
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
3.6L V6 1,370    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Floor mats     225
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484    
Driver Confidence Package 1,267 1,267  
Rear spoiler 216 216 344
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
3.6L V6 1,206    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Floor mats     175
Illuminated door sill trim plates     276
Options (change) 7,545 4,975 980
Options (change) 6,641 4,379 795
Destination 860 860 885
Total Price $37,995 $39,635 $34,555
Total Invoice $35,915 $37,695 $32,133

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Buick LaCrosse dealer quotes or Nissan Altima dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,955
Model Year201120112017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseAltima
TrimCXLCXS3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,995$39,635$34,555
Adjustments for Features-875-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,120$37,360$34,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$35,915$37,695$32,133
Adjustments for Features-827-2,1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,088$35,531$32,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$443$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201120112017
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
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 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
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 
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 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,255$6,655$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-827-2,1640

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112017
ModelLaCrosseAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in109.3 in
Length196.9 in191.9 in
Width73.1 in72.0 in
Height59.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,412 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

Return to top

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%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%
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
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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Buick models.