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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: $39,345

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $2,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,103

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $1,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
ModelMaximaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimPlatinumCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,960 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $37,298 $28,414 $32,456
Floor mats 220    
Rear spoiler 405 245 245
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   550  
Luxury Package   1,350  
Driver Confidence Package   1,440 1,440
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Entertainment Package   650  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Sunroof, large   1,195 1,195
3.6L V6   1,370  
Floor mats 167    
Rear spoiler 344 216 216
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   484  
Luxury Package   1,188  
Driver Confidence Package   1,267 1,267
Navigation system   1,756 1,756
Entertainment Package   572  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Sunroof, large   1,052 1,052
3.6L V6   1,206  
Options (change) 625 8,895 4,975
Options (change) 511 7,829 4,379
Destination 835 860 860
Total Price $41,420 $39,345 $39,635
Total Invoice $38,644 $37,103 $37,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse CXS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $316
Model Year201620112011
ModelMaximaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimPlatinumCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$41,420$39,345$39,635
Adjustments for Features-1,9900-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,430$39,345$39,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,644$37,103$37,695
Adjustments for Features-1,8570-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,787$37,103$37,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$93

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201620112011
ModelMaximaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimPlatinumCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$7,005$5,015$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,990$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8570-499

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162011
ModelMaximaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.7 in
Length192.8 in196.9 in
Width73.2 in73.1 in
Height56.5 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27538%
Total Not Requested45062%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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