Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2016 Buick LaCrosse Buick LaCrosse 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,640

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $780

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,644

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $48

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelMaximaLaCrosse
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,960 $31,660
Base Invoice $37,298 $30,394
Floor mats 220  
Rear spoiler 405 350
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,625
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Floor mats 167  
Rear spoiler 344 308
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,480
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 625 8,105
Options (change) 511 7,423
Destination 835 875
Total Price $41,420 $40,640
Total Invoice $38,644 $38,692

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Maxima dealer quotes or Buick LaCrosse dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,779
Model Year20162013
ModelMaximaLaCrosse
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$41,420$40,640
Adjustments for Features-1,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,565$40,640
Total Invoice$38,644$38,692
Adjustments for Features-1,7310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,913$38,692

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162013
ModelMaximaLaCrosse
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD) $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
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,755$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7310

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162013
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.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.2 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 ft310.8 ft3

Return to top

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 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested305085%
Total Not Requested52515%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.