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Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,115

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $1,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,425

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelLucerneLucerneMaxima
TrimCXLCXSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,265 $34,265 $28,630
Base Invoice $25,765 $32,380 $26,229
Luxury Package 895    
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 1,090    
Sunroof 900 900 900
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,800
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 795    
Polished alloy wheels 650 650  
4.6L V8 2,000    
Driver Confidence Package   595  
Sensory Package     2,550
Floor mats     175
Stability control     600
Platinum Edition Package     1,100
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,550
Luxury Package 743    
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 905    
Sunroof 747 747 780
Navigation system 1,490 1,490 1,561
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 660    
Polished alloy wheels 540 540  
4.6L V8 1,850    
Driver Confidence Package   494  
Sensory Package     2,213
Floor mats     131
Stability control     520
Platinum Edition Package     1,006
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,104
Options (change) 8,125 3,940 8,675
Options (change) 6,935 3,271 7,315
Destination 725 725 695
Total Price $36,115 $38,930 $38,000
Total Invoice $33,425 $36,376 $34,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Lucerne CXL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $339
Model Year200620062008
ModelLucerneLucerneMaxima
TrimCXLCXSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8255hp V6
TransmissionA4A4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9280, 9320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$36,115$38,930$38,000
Adjustments for Features0-675-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,115$38,255$36,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$33,425$36,376$34,239
Adjustments for Features0-631-1,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,425$35,745$33,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,320$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620062008
ModelLucerneLucerneMaxima
TrimCXLCXSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,600$3,275$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-631-1,153

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062008
ModelLucerneMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in111.2 in
Length203.2 in193.5 in
Width73.8 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested57538%
Total Not Requested95062%

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