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Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,225

Buick Lucerne Super   
Difference: $1,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,446

Buick Lucerne Super   
Difference: $199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelLucernePathfinder
TrimSuperLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $44,460 $40,240
Base Invoice $42,681 $37,264
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 0 6,030
Options (change) 0 5,556
Destination 765 825
Total Price $45,225 $47,095
Total Invoice $43,446 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,772
Model Year20112012
ModelLucernePathfinder
TrimSuperLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18265/60-18
Total Price$45,225$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,225$42,810
Total Invoice$43,446$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,446$39,674

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112012
ModelLucernePathfinder
TrimSuperLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,800$10,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,971

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112012
ModelLucernePathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in112.2 in
Length203.2 in192.3 in
Width73.8 in72.8 in
Height58.0 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.049.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.079.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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