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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: $33,235

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,211

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $6,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $30,170
Base Invoice $21,826 $28,963
5-speed shiftable automatic 650  
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800  
Navigation Package 5,700  
Floor mats 160  
Satellite radio 350  
Polished alloy wheels 1,370  
LFX V6 engine   0
Navigation system   895
Premium 1 Group   3,280
Entertainment Package   600
Rear spoiler   350
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   650
5-speed shiftable automatic 601  
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694  
Navigation Package 5,093  
Floor mats 119  
Satellite radio 304  
Polished alloy wheels 969  
LFX V6 engine   0
Navigation system   788
Premium 1 Group   3,149
Entertainment Package   528
Rear spoiler   308
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   572
Options (change) 9,030 6,970
Options (change) 7,780 6,397
Destination 605 875
Total Price $33,235 $38,015
Total Invoice $30,211 $36,235

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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: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,250
Model Year20062012
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$33,235$38,015
Adjustments for Features0-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,235$35,105
Total Invoice$30,211$36,235
Adjustments for Features0-2,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,211$33,461

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062012
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,930$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,774

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062012
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.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 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 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested147545%
Total Not Requested177555%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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