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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $4,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $6,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelMaximaMaximaLaCrosse
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $33,635
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $32,290
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control 600 600  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 495
Sunroof 900 900  
Rear spoiler   370 385
LFX V6 engine     0
Premium I Group     4,390
Panoramic sunroof     1,195
Cargo mat     80
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 436
Sunroof 780 780  
Rear spoiler   291 339
LFX V6 engine     0
Premium I Group     4,214
Panoramic sunroof     1,052
Cargo mat     70
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 6,545
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 6,111
Destination 695 695 925
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $41,105
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $39,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,321
Model Year200820082015
ModelMaximaMaximaLaCrosse
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$36,450$36,520$41,105
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$39,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$39,326
Adjustments for Features-910-1,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$37,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200820082015
ModelMaximaMaximaLaCrosse
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,040$3,940$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-1,961

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082015
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.3,895 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
Nissan Maxima SL

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%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium I Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested217561%
Total Not Requested137539%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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