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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: $38,780

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $675

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,890

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelLaCrosseMaxima
TrimBaseSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $33,240
Base Invoice $28,963 $30,444
Premium 2 Group 4,695  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
Rear spoiler 350 380
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Premium Package   3,700
Tech Package   1,150
Floor mats   195
Premium 2 Group 4,507  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
Rear spoiler 308 303
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Premium Package   3,209
Tech Package   998
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 7,735 5,425
Options (change) 7,183 4,656
Destination 875 790
Total Price $38,780 $39,455
Total Invoice $37,021 $35,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $205
Model Year20122013
ModelLaCrosseMaxima
TrimBaseSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$38,780$39,455
Adjustments for Features-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,810$39,455
Total Invoice$37,021$35,890
Adjustments for Features-9260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,095$35,890

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122013
ModelLaCrosseMaxima
TrimBaseSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,975$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9260

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122013
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 Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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 Volume10.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested275067%
Total Not Requested137533%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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 sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested184561%
Total Not Requested117539%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested93595%
Total Not Requested505%

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