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Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,865

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $1,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,302

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $1,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLEAFLEAF
TrimCXLSuperSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,010 $33,805 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $26,469 $31,946 $33,707 $35,668
MP3-compatible player 545      
Folding second row seats 275      
Stability control 495      
Bluetooth cell phone link 50 50    
Cargo net     20 20
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Floor mats     170 170
MP3-compatible player 452      
Folding second row seats 228      
Stability control 411      
Bluetooth cell phone link 42 42    
Cargo net     15 15
Door sill trim plates     99 99
Floor mats     131 131
Options (change) 1,365 50 315 315
Options (change) 1,133 42 245 245
Destination 750 750 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $30,125 $34,605 $28,865 $30,915
Total Invoice $28,352 $32,738 $27,302 $29,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,580
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLEAFLEAF
TrimCXLSuperSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6300hp V8107hp E107hp E
TransmissionA4A4A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9240, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16235/50-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$30,125$34,605$28,865$30,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-560-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,125$33,455$28,305$28,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,330$0$425
Total Invoice$28,352$32,738$27,302$29,263
Adjustments for Features0-1,088-530-2,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,352$31,650$26,772$27,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,298$0$423

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLEAFLEAF
TrimCXLSuperSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0$0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Navigation system  $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,400$5,550$4,960$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$560$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,088-530-2,068

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20092012
ModelLaCrosseLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.5 in106.3 in
Length198.1 in175.0 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.4 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.00.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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