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Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $12,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $13,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelLucerneAltima
TrimSuper3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,460 $25,570
Base Invoice $42,681 $23,697
Technology Package   1,780
Premium Package   2,130
Sport Package   2,370
Door sill trim plates   175
Floor mats   180
Technology Package   1,543
Premium Package   1,848
Sport Package   2,056
Door sill trim plates   126
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 0 6,635
Options (change) 0 5,719
Destination 765 780
Total Price $45,225 $32,985
Total Invoice $43,446 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,694
Model Year20112012
ModelLucerneAltima
TrimSuper3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$45,225$32,985
Adjustments for Features-1,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,605$32,985
Total Invoice$43,446$30,196
Adjustments for Features-1,5560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,890$30,196

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112012
ModelLucerneAltima
TrimSuper3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Total Value of Features$5,465$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5560

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See a complete comparison of Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112012
ModelLucerneAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in109.3 in
Length203.2 in190.7 in
Width73.8 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177572%
Total Not Requested70028%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%

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