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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelLaCrosseAltima
TrimBase3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,635 $25,570
Base Invoice $32,290 $23,697
Leather Group 2,090  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 495  
Rear spoiler 385  
Cargo mat 80  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Premium Package   2,130
Sport Package   2,370
Technology Package   1,780
Floor mats   180
Door sill trim plates   175
Leather Group 2,006  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 436  
Rear spoiler 339  
Cargo mat 70  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Premium Package   1,848
Sport Package   2,056
Technology Package   1,543
Floor mats   146
Door sill trim plates   126
Options (change) 4,245 6,635
Options (change) 3,903 5,719
Destination 925 780
Total Price $38,805 $32,985
Total Invoice $37,118 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,095
Model Year20152012
ModelLaCrosseAltima
TrimBase3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$38,805$32,985
Adjustments for Features-1,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,895$32,985
Total Invoice$37,118$30,196
Adjustments for Features-1,8270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,291$30,196

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152012
ModelLaCrosseAltima
TrimBase3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,790$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8270

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152012
ModelLaCrosseAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in109.3 in
Length196.9 in190.7 in
Width73.1 in70.7 in
Height59.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,895 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested137562%
Total Not Requested85038%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300		1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested142570%
Total Not Requested62530%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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