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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: $34,870

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $4,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,391

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $3,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelLucerneLucerneMaxima
TrimCXLCXSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,265 $34,265 $35,120
Base Invoice $25,765 $32,380 $32,163
Stability control 495    
Luxury Package 895    
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,795 1,795  
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 795    
4.6L V8 2,000    
Cold Package     400
Tech Package     1,850
Xenon HID headlights     400
Monitor Package     700
Floor mats     195
Stability control 411    
Luxury Package 743    
Sunroof 747 747  
Navigation system 1,490 1,490  
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 660    
4.6L V8 1,850    
Cold Package     347
Tech Package     1,605
Xenon HID headlights     347
Monitor Package     607
Floor mats     146
Options (change) 6,880 2,695 3,545
Options (change) 5,901 2,237 3,052
Destination 725 725 780
Total Price $34,870 $37,685 $39,445
Total Invoice $32,391 $35,342 $35,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Lucerne CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,947
Model Year200620062012
ModelLucerneLucerneMaxima
TrimCXLCXSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA4A4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9280, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,870$37,685$39,445
Adjustments for Features0-675-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,870$37,010$38,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$32,391$35,342$35,995
Adjustments for Features0-633-657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,391$34,709$35,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,318$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620062012
ModelLucerneLucerneMaxima
TrimCXLCXSSV
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 window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera  $200
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,725$3,400$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-633-657

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062012
ModelLucerneMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in109.3 in
Length203.2 in190.6 in
Width73.8 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft314.2 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 seat200No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

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