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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: $31,215

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $12,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,641

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $13,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelAltimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SEBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $21,826 $32,318 $43,075
Braking and Airbag Package 800    
Floor mats 160    
Navigation Package 5,700    
Satellite radio 350    
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Essence Group   2,700  
Driver Confidence Package 1   445  
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Cargo mat   80 80
Rear spoiler   415 415
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Braking and Airbag Package 694    
Floor mats 119    
Navigation Package 5,093    
Satellite radio 304    
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Essence Group   2,592  
Driver Confidence Package 1   405  
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Cargo mat   73 73
Rear spoiler   378 378
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Options (change) 7,010 9,230 495
Options (change) 6,210 8,534 451
Destination 605 925 925
Total Price $31,215 $43,820 $46,290
Total Invoice $28,641 $41,777 $44,451

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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: $5,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,496
Model Year200620182018
ModelAltimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SEBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionM5T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$31,215$43,820$46,290
Adjustments for Features0-6,965-8,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,215$36,855$37,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$695
Total Invoice$28,641$41,777$44,451
Adjustments for Features0-6,640-8,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,641$35,137$36,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$921

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200620182018
ModelAltimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SEBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,915$8,880$10,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,965$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,640-8,393

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062018
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in114.4 in
Length192.3 in197.5 in
Width70.4 in73.5 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,227 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
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 headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150No
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested102587%
Total Not Requested15013%

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