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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: $30,365

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,865

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SRSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,520 $33,805
Base Invoice $22,727 $31,946
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,380  
Floor mats 175  
Door sill trim plates 170  
Bluetooth cell phone link   50
Sunroof   900
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 2,064  
Floor mats 134  
Door sill trim plates 134  
Bluetooth cell phone link   42
Sunroof   747
Options (change) 5,095 950
Options (change) 4,388 789
Destination 750 750
Total Price $30,365 $35,505
Total Invoice $27,865 $33,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,506
Model Year20102009
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SRSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,365$35,505
Adjustments for Features-9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,400$35,505
Total Invoice$27,865$33,485
Adjustments for Features-8860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,979$33,485

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102009
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SRSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,130$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8860

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102009
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.5 in
Length190.7 in198.1 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,357 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175068%
Total Not Requested82532%

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