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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: $35,670

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $11,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,101

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelAltimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SLBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,690 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $30,453 $32,318 $43,075
Technology Package 1,180    
Floor mats 210    
Rear spoiler 405 415 415
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350    
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,690 1,690
Premium Group   5,000  
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Cargo mat   80 80
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Technology Package 1,044    
Floor mats 159    
Rear spoiler 344 378 378
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266    
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,538 1,538
Premium Group   4,800  
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Cargo mat   73 73
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Options (change) 2,145 12,775 2,185
Options (change) 1,813 11,875 1,989
Destination 835 925 925
Total Price $35,670 $47,365 $47,980
Total Invoice $33,101 $45,118 $45,989

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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: $6,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,011
Model Year201620182018
ModelAltimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SLBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$35,670$47,365$47,980
Adjustments for Features0-5,255-5,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,670$42,110$42,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$33,101$45,118$45,989
Adjustments for Features0-5,006-5,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,101$40,112$40,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$840

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201620182018
ModelAltimaLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SLBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,015$10,270$10,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,255$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,006-5,037

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162018
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in114.4 in
Length191.9 in197.5 in
Width72.0 in73.5 in
Height57.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,412 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 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested145081%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested185047%
Total Not Requested207553%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested145081%

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