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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: $37,935

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,027

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $3,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelMaximaLaCrosse
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,170
Base Invoice $25,648 $28,963
Driver Preferred Package 3,600  
Mud guards 140  
Polished alloy wheels 1,550  
Sunroof 900  
Navigation system 1,800 895
Xenon HID headlights 150  
Satellite radio 350  
Stability control 600  
Floor mats 170  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 3 Group   6,115
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Rear spoiler   350
Driver Preferred Package 3,122  
Mud guards 105  
Polished alloy wheels 1,104  
Sunroof 780  
Navigation system 1,561 788
Xenon HID headlights 131  
Satellite radio 304  
Stability control 520  
Floor mats 127  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 3 Group   5,871
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Rear spoiler   308
Options (change) 9,260 8,555
Options (change) 7,754 8,019
Destination 625 875
Total Price $37,935 $39,600
Total Invoice $34,027 $37,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,516
Model Year20072012
ModelMaximaLaCrosse
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,935$39,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,935$38,225
Total Invoice$34,027$37,857
Adjustments for Features0-1,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,027$36,543

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20072012
ModelMaximaLaCrosse
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,730$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,314

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20072012
ModelMaximaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in111.7 in
Length193.5 in196.9 in
Width71.7 in73.1 in
Height58.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested215073%
Total Not Requested80027%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Premium 3 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Remote start150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested280050%
Total Not Requested277550%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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