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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: $40,745

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $4,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,122

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $6,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelLucerneMaxima
TrimSuperSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,460 $35,120
Base Invoice $42,681 $32,163
Tech Package   1,850
Monitor Package   700
Sport Package   2,100
Rear spoiler   0
Floor mats   195
Tech Package   1,605
Monitor Package   607
Sport Package   1,821
Rear spoiler   0
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 0 4,845
Options (change) 0 4,179
Destination 765 780
Total Price $45,225 $40,745
Total Invoice $43,446 $37,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,383
Model Year20112012
ModelLucerneMaxima
TrimSuperSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$45,225$40,745
Adjustments for Features-9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,245$40,745
Total Invoice$43,446$37,122
Adjustments for Features-9410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,505$37,122

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112012
ModelLucerneMaxima
TrimSuperSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
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 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,475$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9410

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112012
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 Weight4,013 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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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See a complete comparison of Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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 port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested23090%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested109052%
Total Not Requested102548%

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