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Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,865

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $9,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,302

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $9,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelLucerneLucerneLEAFLEAF
TrimCXL PremiumSuperSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,675 $44,460 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $34,248 $42,681 $33,707 $35,668
Navigation system 1,945      
Cargo net     20 20
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Floor mats     170 170
Navigation system 1,712      
Cargo net     15 15
Door sill trim plates     99 99
Floor mats     131 131
Options (change) 1,945 0 315 315
Options (change) 1,712 0 245 245
Destination 765 765 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $38,385 $45,225 $28,865 $30,915
Total Invoice $36,725 $43,446 $27,302 $29,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,610
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelLucerneLucerneLEAFLEAF
TrimCXL PremiumSuperSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp V6292hp V8107hp E107hp E
TransmissionA4A4A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9280, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$38,385$45,225$28,865$30,915
Adjustments for Features-2,940-4,8400-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,445$40,385$28,865$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,940$0$425
Total Invoice$36,725$43,446$27,302$29,263
Adjustments for Features-2,813-4,6500-1,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,912$38,796$27,302$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,884$0$423

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelLucerneLucerneLEAFLEAF
TrimCXL PremiumSuperSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0$0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$6,725$8,625$3,785$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,940$4,840$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,813-4,6500-1,538

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20112012
ModelLucerneLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.6 in106.3 in
Length203.2 in175.0 in
Width73.8 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.00.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

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

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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