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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: $38,000

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $2,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,239

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $4,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelMaximaLaCrosse
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $31,660
Base Invoice $26,229 $30,394
Platinum Edition Package 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550  
Stability control 600  
Floor mats 175  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550  
Navigation system 1,800 895
Sunroof 900  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   5,045
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Rear spoiler   350
Platinum Edition Package 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213  
Stability control 520  
Floor mats 131  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104  
Navigation system 1,561 788
Sunroof 780  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,843
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Rear spoiler   308
Options (change) 8,675 7,485
Options (change) 7,315 6,991
Destination 695 875
Total Price $38,000 $40,020
Total Invoice $34,239 $38,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,697
Model Year20082013
ModelMaximaLaCrosse
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$38,000$40,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$38,635
Total Invoice$34,239$38,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,239$36,936

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082013
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$3,955$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,324

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082013
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

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested77551%
Total Not Requested75049%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250No
AC power outlet100No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested305061%
Total Not Requested197539%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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