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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: $36,715

Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum   
Difference: $1,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020082008
ModelAltimaLucerneLucerne
TrimVC-T PlatinumCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,180 $29,920 $37,030
Floor mats 235    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375    
Driver Confidence Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,700  
Special Edition Package   1,815  
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,945 1,945
Blind spot warning system     395
Lane departure warning     295
Floor mats 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0    
Driver Confidence Package   826  
4.6L V8   1,606  
Special Edition Package   1,715  
Sunroof   747 747
Navigation system   1,614 1,614
Blind spot warning system     328
Lane departure warning     245
Options (change) 610 7,355 3,535
Options (change) 0 6,508 2,934
Destination 925 765 765
Total Price $36,715 $38,040 $41,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,674
Model Year202020082008
ModelAltimaLucerneLucerne
TrimVC-T PlatinumCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionCVTA4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG15/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$36,715$38,040$41,330
Adjustments for Features-2,0650-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,650$38,040$40,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,740

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year202020082008
ModelAltimaLucerneLucerne
TrimVC-T PlatinumCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,255$4,190$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-520-515

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20202008
ModelAltimaLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in115.6 in
Length192.9 in203.2 in
Width72.9 in73.8 in
Height56.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested52534%
Total Not Requested100066%

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