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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: $33,685

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,024

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,820 $30,170
Base Invoice $28,488 $28,963
Technology Package 1,090  
Floor mats 210  
Rear spoiler 405 350
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,695
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
Technology Package 957  
Floor mats 159  
Rear spoiler 344 308
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,507
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
Options (change) 2,055 7,980
Options (change) 1,726 7,398
Destination 810 875
Total Price $33,685 $39,025
Total Invoice $31,024 $37,236

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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: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,994
Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$33,685$39,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,685$36,700
Total Invoice$31,024$37,236
Adjustments for Features0-2,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,024$35,018

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,955$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,218

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.7 in
Length191.5 in196.9 in
Width72.0 in73.1 in
Height57.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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 wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested220053%
Total Not Requested192547%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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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