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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: $37,905

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $3,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,836

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $2,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMaxima
TrimCXLCXSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $35,120
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $32,163
Luxury Package 1,350    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Rear spoiler 245 245 375
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
3.6L V6 1,370    
Premium Package     3,300
Tech Package     1,850
Floor mats     195
Luxury Package 1,188    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Rear spoiler 216 216 298
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
3.6L V6 1,206    
Premium Package     2,862
Tech Package     1,605
Floor mats     146
Options (change) 7,455 3,535 5,720
Options (change) 6,562 3,112 4,911
Destination 860 860 780
Total Price $37,905 $38,195 $41,620
Total Invoice $35,836 $36,428 $37,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse CXS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,793
Model Year201120112012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMaxima
TrimCXLCXSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$37,905$38,195$41,620
Adjustments for Features-820-1,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,085$36,850$41,620
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0
Total Invoice$35,836$36,428$37,854
Adjustments for Features-775-1,2830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,061$35,145$37,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$84$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120112012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMaxima
TrimCXLCXSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
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$5,075$5,600$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$1,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-775-1,2830

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112012
ModelLaCrosseMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in109.3 in
Length196.9 in190.6 in
Width73.1 in73.2 in
Height59.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested57566%
Total Not Requested30034%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested27552%
Total Not Requested25048%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested134554%
Total Not Requested112546%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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