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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: $43,690

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,516

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $2,041

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Model Year20122018
ModelLaCrossePathfinder
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,170 $42,320
Base Invoice $28,963 $39,321
LFX V6 engine 0  
Premium 2 Group 4,695  
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
Rear spoiler 350  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,700
AWD 2,175  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Floor mats   235
4WD   1,690
LFX V6 engine 0  
Premium 2 Group 4,507  
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
Rear spoiler 308  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,505
AWD 2,088  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Floor mats   187
4WD   1,569
Options (change) 12,645 3,625
Options (change) 11,678 3,261
Destination 875 975
Total Price $43,690 $46,920
Total Invoice $41,516 $43,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,496
Model Year20122018
ModelLaCrossePathfinder
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/55-20
Total Price$43,690$46,920
Adjustments for Features0-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,690$43,110
Total Invoice$41,516$43,557
Adjustments for Features0-3,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,516$40,020

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122018
ModelLaCrossePathfinder
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
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 
Total Value of Features$8,355$12,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,537

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122018
ModelLaCrossePathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in114.2 in
Length196.9 in198.5 in
Width73.1 in77.2 in
Height59.2 in69.6 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.4,432 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

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested315076%
Total Not Requested97524%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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 Platinum

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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