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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: $36,340

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $5,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,611

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $5,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelLucerneLucerneMaxima
TrimCXLCXSPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,265 $34,265 $40,940
Base Invoice $25,765 $32,380 $38,212
Luxury Package 595    
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 1,090    
Navigation system 1,795 1,795  
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 795    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,075 500  
Super-heated washer fluid 100 100  
Sunroof 900 900  
4.6L V8 2,000    
Driver Confidence Package   595  
Floor mats     300
Luxury Package 494    
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 905    
Navigation system 1,490 1,490  
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 660    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 892 415  
Super-heated washer fluid 83 83  
Sunroof 747 747  
4.6L V8 1,850    
Driver Confidence Package   494  
Floor mats     234
Options (change) 8,350 3,890 300
Options (change) 7,121 3,229 234
Destination 725 725 885
Total Price $36,340 $38,880 $42,125
Total Invoice $33,611 $36,334 $39,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Lucerne CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $846
Model Year200620062018
ModelLucerneLucerneMaxima
TrimCXLCXSPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionA4A4CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9280, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$36,340$38,880$42,125
Adjustments for Features0-675-5,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,340$38,205$36,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,865$0
Total Invoice$33,611$36,334$39,331
Adjustments for Features0-631-4,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,611$35,703$34,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,092$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620062018
ModelLucerneLucerneMaxima
TrimCXLCXSPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,025$3,700$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-631-4,874

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062018
ModelLucerneMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in109.3 in
Length203.2 in192.8 in
Width73.8 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft314.3 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 start150Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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