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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: $33,030

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,151

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $13,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelAltimaLucerne
Trim3.5 SLSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,560 $44,460
Base Invoice $27,929 $42,681
Technology Package 1,090  
Bodyside moldings 170  
Floor mats 185  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235  
Technology Package 946  
Bodyside moldings 151  
Floor mats 152  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183  
Options (change) 1,680 0
Options (change) 1,432 0
Destination 790 765
Total Price $33,030 $45,225
Total Invoice $30,151 $43,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,628
Model Year20132011
ModelAltimaLucerne
Trim3.5 SLSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$33,030$45,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,030$43,490
Total Invoice$30,151$43,446
Adjustments for Features0-1,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,151$41,779

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20132011
ModelAltimaLucerne
Trim3.5 SLSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,080$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,667

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20132011
ModelAltimaLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in115.6 in
Length191.5 in203.2 in
Width72.0 in73.8 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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