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Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,465

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelAltimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SECXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $21,826 $28,414 $32,456
Navigation Package 5,700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800    
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Polished alloy wheels 1,370    
Satellite radio 350    
Floor mats 160    
Rear spoiler   245 245
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Entertainment Package   650  
3.6L V6   1,370  
Sunroof, large   1,195 1,195
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   650  
Navigation Package 5,093    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694    
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Polished alloy wheels 969    
Satellite radio 304    
Floor mats 119    
Rear spoiler   216 216
Navigation system   1,756 1,756
Entertainment Package   572  
3.6L V6   1,206  
Sunroof, large   1,052 1,052
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   572  
Options (change) 9,260 6,105 3,435
Options (change) 7,952 5,374 3,024
Destination 605 860 860
Total Price $33,465 $36,555 $38,095
Total Invoice $30,383 $34,648 $36,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,147
Model Year200620112011
ModelAltimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SECXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$33,465$36,555$38,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,235-3,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,465$34,320$34,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$115
Total Invoice$30,383$34,648$36,340
Adjustments for Features0-2,118-3,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,383$32,530$32,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$319

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200620112011
ModelAltimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SECXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,955$5,190$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,235$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,118-3,491

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062011
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.7 in
Length192.3 in196.9 in
Width70.4 in73.1 in
Height57.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested327576%
Total Not Requested105024%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60066%
Total Not Requested31534%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60066%
Total Not Requested31534%

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