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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: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $10,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $11,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelAltimaAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $36,065
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $34,622
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Stability control 900 900  
Premium Package 4,200    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175  
Sport Package 1,300    
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Rear spoiler   370 415
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,145
Essence Group     2,600
Driver Confidence Package 1     445
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Cargo mat     80
Panoramic sunroof     1,550
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
Stability control 780 780  
Premium Package 3,643    
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Floor mats 137 137  
Sport Package 1,127    
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Rear spoiler   292 378
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,042
Essence Group     2,496
Driver Confidence Package 1     405
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Cargo mat     73
Panoramic sunroof     1,410
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 6,630
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 6,163
Destination 695 695 925
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $43,620
Total Invoice $31,392 $30,338 $41,710

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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: $6,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,780
Model Year200820082017
ModelAltimaAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/50-18
Total Price$34,410$32,980$43,620
Adjustments for Features0-50-3,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,410$32,930$39,815
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$31,392$30,338$41,710
Adjustments for Features0-46-3,638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,392$30,292$38,072
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200820082017
ModelAltimaAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,715$3,765$7,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-3,638

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082017
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in114.4 in
Length189.8 in197.5 in
Width70.7 in73.5 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252572%
Total Not Requested100028%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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