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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: $38,310

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,495

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelLaCrossePathfinderPathfinder
TrimBaseHybrid SLHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,170 $38,250 $42,950
Base Invoice $28,963 $35,264 $39,592
Premium 1 Group 3,280    
Navigation system 895    
Entertainment Package 600    
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,870  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195    
Premium Package   2,650 2,300
Floor mats   210 210
Premium 1 Group 3,149    
Navigation system 788    
Entertainment Package 528    
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,648  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052    
Premium Package   2,437 2,115
Floor mats   159 159
Options (change) 7,265 4,730 2,510
Options (change) 6,657 4,244 2,274
Destination 875 860 860
Total Price $38,310 $43,840 $46,320
Total Invoice $36,495 $40,368 $42,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,815
Model Year201220142014
ModelLaCrossePathfinderPathfinder
TrimBaseHybrid SLHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4 H230hp I4 H230hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG25/28 MPG25/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$38,310$43,840$46,320
Adjustments for Features0-2,235-3,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,310$41,605$42,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930
Total Invoice$36,495$40,368$42,726
Adjustments for Features0-2,058-3,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,495$38,310$39,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220142014
ModelLaCrossePathfinderPathfinder
TrimBaseHybrid SLHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
DVD-compatible player$0 $0
Media drive$15  
Navigation system$600 $600
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$5,705$7,940$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,235$3,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,058-3,491

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122014
ModelLaCrossePathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in114.2 in
Length196.9 in197.2 in
Width73.1 in77.2 in
Height59.2 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,835 lb.4,417 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.847.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.879.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested247587%
Total Not Requested37513%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100049%
Total Not Requested105051%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Platinum

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Total Requested210087%
Total Not Requested32513%

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