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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: $32,745

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $12,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,963

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $13,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelAltimaLucerne
Trim3.5 SRSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $44,460
Base Invoice $23,272 $42,681
Technology Package 1,780  
Premium Package 2,380  
Sport Package 2,370  
Door sill trim plates 170  
Floor mats 175  
Technology Package 1,543  
Premium Package 2,064  
Sport Package 2,056  
Door sill trim plates 134  
Floor mats 134  
Options (change) 6,875 0
Options (change) 5,931 0
Destination 760 765
Total Price $32,745 $45,225
Total Invoice $29,963 $43,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,927
Model Year20112011
ModelAltimaLucerne
Trim3.5 SRSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$32,745$45,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$43,605
Total Invoice$29,963$43,446
Adjustments for Features0-1,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,963$41,890

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20112011
ModelAltimaLucerne
Trim3.5 SRSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Total Value of Features$3,845$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,556

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20112011
ModelAltimaLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in115.6 in
Length190.7 in203.2 in
Width70.7 in73.8 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,357 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187573%
Total Not Requested70027%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%

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