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Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $8,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,147

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $9,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelMaximaLaCrosse
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $36,065
Base Invoice $25,511 $34,622
Driver Preferred Package 3,500  
Mud guards 130  
Floor mats 160  
Xenon HID headlights 150  
Satellite radio 350  
Navigation system 1,800  
Sunroof 900  
6-speed manual 0  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
Essence Group   2,600
Driver Confidence Package 1   445
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo mat   80
Rear spoiler   415
Panoramic sunroof   1,550
Driver Preferred Package 3,035  
Mud guards 99  
Floor mats 121  
Xenon HID headlights 131  
Satellite radio 304  
Navigation system 1,561  
Sunroof 780  
6-speed manual 0  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
Essence Group   2,496
Driver Confidence Package 1   405
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Cargo mat   73
Rear spoiler   378
Panoramic sunroof   1,410
Options (change) 6,990 6,630
Options (change) 6,031 6,163
Destination 605 925
Total Price $35,495 $43,620
Total Invoice $32,147 $41,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,481
Model Year20062017
ModelMaximaLaCrosse
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$35,495$43,620
Adjustments for Features0-5,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,495$38,305
Total Invoice$32,147$41,710
Adjustments for Features0-5,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,147$36,628

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062017
ModelMaximaLaCrosse
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,115$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,082

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062017
ModelMaximaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in114.4 in
Length193.5 in197.5 in
Width71.7 in73.5 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested205072%
Total Not Requested80028%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested137581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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