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Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,775

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $1,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,460

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $1,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelLaCrosseMaximaMaxima
TrimCXSSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,330 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $25,827 $26,229 $28,286
Driver Confidence Package 1,150    
Rear spoiler 275   370
Stability control 495 600 600
Sunroof 900 900 900
Heated front seats 295    
CD changer, in-dash 695    
Satellite radio 325    
Polished alloy wheels 650    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,550  
Driver Confidence Package 955    
Rear spoiler 228   291
Stability control 411 520 520
Sunroof 747 780 780
Heated front seats 245    
CD changer, in-dash 577    
Satellite radio 270    
Polished alloy wheels 540    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,104  
Options (change) 4,785 6,875 3,145
Options (change) 3,973 5,754 2,728
Destination 660 695 695
Total Price $32,775 $36,200 $34,720
Total Invoice $30,460 $32,678 $31,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $728
Model Year200620082008
ModelLaCrosseMaximaMaxima
TrimCXSSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,775$36,200$34,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,265-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,775$33,935$32,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,380$0
Total Invoice$30,460$32,678$31,709
Adjustments for Features0-2,045-1,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,460$30,633$29,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$901$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620082008
ModelLaCrosseMaximaMaxima
TrimCXSSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,040$4,305$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,265$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,045-1,977

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062008
ModelLaCrosseMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in111.2 in
Length198.1 in193.5 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested50024%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested122580%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested122580%

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