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Nissan Altima vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $14,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $14,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelAltimaAltimaLucerne
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $44,460
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $42,681
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium Package 2,460    
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Stability control   600  
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Premium Package 2,134    
Floor mats 134 134  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Stability control   520  
Options (change) 5,305 2,945 0
Options (change) 4,600 2,523 0
Destination 695 695 765
Total Price $31,180 $33,020 $45,225
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,439 $43,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,614
Model Year200920092011
ModelAltimaAltimaLucerne
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/50-18
Total Price$31,180$33,020$45,225
Adjustments for Features-3000-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,880$33,020$43,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,439$43,446
Adjustments for Features-2750-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,357$30,439$41,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,082$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year200920092011
ModelAltimaAltimaLucerne
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,455$4,155$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments-2750-1,475

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20092011
ModelAltimaLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in115.6 in
Length189.8 in203.2 in
Width70.7 in73.8 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft317.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Buick Lucerne specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested152584%
Total Not Requested30016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested280063%
Total Not Requested165037%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%

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