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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: $30,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,603

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $33,805
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $31,946
Sport Package 1,300    
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   370  
Bluetooth cell phone link     50
CD changer, in-dash     195
Sunroof     900
Sport Package 1,127    
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Floor mats 137 137  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Rear spoiler   292  
Bluetooth cell phone link     42
CD changer, in-dash     162
Sunroof     747
Options (change) 7,245 1,615 1,145
Options (change) 6,282 1,343 951
Destination 695 695 750
Total Price $32,410 $30,980 $35,700
Total Invoice $29,658 $28,603 $33,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,027
Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/50-18
Total Price$32,410$30,980$35,700
Adjustments for Features-1,015-1,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,395$29,915$35,700
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$29,658$28,603$33,647
Adjustments for Features-929-9830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,729$27,620$33,647
Cost Above Minimum$1,109$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,380$3,430$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$1,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-929-9830

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082009
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.5 in
Length189.8 in198.1 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,770 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222563%
Total Not Requested130037%

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