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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: $33,425

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $8,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,480

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $9,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,560 $36,065
Base Invoice $27,929 $34,622
Floor mats 185  
Technology Package 1,090  
Bodyside moldings 170  
Rear spoiler 395 415
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235  
Driver Confidence Package 1   445
Essence Group   2,600
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo mat   80
Floor mats 152  
Technology Package 946  
Bodyside moldings 151  
Rear spoiler 329 378
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183  
Driver Confidence Package 1   405
Essence Group   2,496
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Cargo mat   73
Options (change) 2,075 5,080
Options (change) 1,761 4,753
Destination 790 925
Total Price $33,425 $42,070
Total Invoice $30,480 $40,300

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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: $5,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,277
Model Year20132017
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$33,425$42,070
Adjustments for Features0-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,425$39,415
Total Invoice$30,480$40,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,480$37,757

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20132017
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Total Value of Features$2,340$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,543

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20132017
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in114.4 in
Length191.5 in197.5 in
Width72.0 in73.5 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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