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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: $37,410

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $9,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,510 $36,065
Floor mats 235  
Rear spoiler 405 415
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,690
Premium Group   5,000
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
Panoramic sunroof   1,550
Cargo mat   80
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Floor mats 0  
Rear spoiler 344 378
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,538
Premium Group   4,800
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
Panoramic sunroof   1,410
Cargo mat   73
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 1,015 10,275
Options (change) 344 9,600
Destination 885 925
Total Price $37,410 $47,265

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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: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,185
Model Year20182017
ModelAltimaLaCrosse
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,410$47,265
Adjustments for Features0-4,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$42,310

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182017
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 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,015$9,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,733

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182017
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 ft315.0 ft3

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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 warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested185047%
Total Not Requested207553%
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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