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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: $32,255

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $5,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,694

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $6,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,550 $31,660
Base Invoice $24,976 $30,394
Connection Package 3,100  
Convenience Package 1,300  
Technology Package 2,000  
Floor mats 110  
Sunroof 850  
Navigation system   895
Leather Group   2,210
Entertainment Package   600
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Connection Package 2,689  
Convenience Package 1,127  
Technology Package 1,735  
Floor mats 84  
Sunroof 738  
Navigation system   788
Leather Group   2,121
Entertainment Package   528
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 7,360 4,900
Options (change) 6,373 4,489
Destination 695 875
Gas Tax -2,350 0
Total Price $32,255 $37,435
Total Invoice $29,694 $35,758

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,915
Model Year20092013
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-17
Total Price$32,255$37,435
Adjustments for Features0-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,255$35,185
Total Invoice$29,694$35,758
Adjustments for Features0-2,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,694$33,609

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092013
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
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
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,515$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,149

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092013
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.7 in
Length189.8 in196.9 in
Width70.7 in73.1 in
Height57.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,470 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205072%
Total Not Requested80028%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested105599%
Total Not Requested151%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested132558%
Total Not Requested97542%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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