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Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,700

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $2,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,647

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $2,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelLaCrossePathfinderPathfinder
TrimSuperSilver EditionLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,805 $36,630 $40,240
Base Invoice $31,946 $33,927 $37,264
CD changer, in-dash 195    
Bluetooth cell phone link 50    
Sunroof 900 1,000  
Floor mats   200 200
4.0L V6     0
CD changer, in-dash 162    
Bluetooth cell phone link 42    
Sunroof 747 867  
Floor mats   163 163
4.0L V6     0
Options (change) 1,145 1,200 200
Options (change) 951 1,030 163
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $35,700 $38,655 $41,265
Total Invoice $33,647 $35,782 $38,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $762
Model Year200920122012
ModelLaCrossePathfinderPathfinder
TrimSuperSilver EditionLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8266hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18265/65-17265/60-18
Total Price$35,700$38,655$41,265
Adjustments for Features0-3,130-4,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,700$35,525$37,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,495
Total Invoice$33,647$35,782$38,252
Adjustments for Features0-2,897-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,647$32,885$34,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,432

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200920122012
ModelLaCrossePathfinderPathfinder
TrimSuperSilver EditionLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,525$6,655$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,130$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,897-3,935

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092012
ModelLaCrossePathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in112.2 in
Length198.1 in192.3 in
Width73.0 in72.8 in
Height57.4 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.049.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.079.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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