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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SRBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $30,170
Base Invoice $23,697 $28,963
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180  
Door sill trim plates 175  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,695
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Rear spoiler   350
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146  
Door sill trim plates 126  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,507
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Rear spoiler   308
Options (change) 6,635 7,735
Options (change) 5,719 7,183
Destination 780 875
Total Price $32,985 $38,780
Total Invoice $30,196 $37,021

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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: $3,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,596
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SRBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$32,985$38,780
Adjustments for Features0-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$36,445
Total Invoice$30,196$37,021
Adjustments for Features0-2,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$34,792

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SRBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,130$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,229

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.7 in
Length190.7 in196.9 in
Width70.7 in73.1 in
Height57.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.4,045 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 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested195047%
Total Not Requested217553%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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