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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: $42,530

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $4,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,675

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $5,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelLaCrosseMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,065 $40,940
Base Invoice $34,622 $38,212
Premium Group 5,000  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145  
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Rear spoiler 415 405
Cargo mat 80  
Floor mats   300
Premium Group 4,800  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042  
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Rear spoiler 378 344
Cargo mat 73  
Floor mats   234
Options (change) 10,275 705
Options (change) 9,600 578
Destination 925 885
Total Price $47,265 $42,530
Total Invoice $45,147 $39,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,261
Model Year20172018
ModelLaCrosseMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$47,265$42,530
Adjustments for Features-2,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,950$42,530
Total Invoice$45,147$39,675
Adjustments for Features-2,2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,936$39,675

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172018
ModelLaCrosseMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Pedestrian detection$50 
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,080$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2110

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172018
ModelLaCrosseMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in109.3 in
Length197.5 in192.8 in
Width73.5 in73.2 in
Height57.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested242562%
Total Not Requested150038%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested145081%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

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