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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: $41,420

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $5,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,644

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $6,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelMaximaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimPlatinumBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,960 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $37,298 $32,318 $43,075
Floor mats 220    
Rear spoiler 405 415 415
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,690 1,690
Premium Group   5,000  
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Cargo mat   80 80
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Floor mats 167    
Rear spoiler 344 378 378
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,538 1,538
Premium Group   4,800  
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Cargo mat   73 73
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Options (change) 625 12,775 2,185
Options (change) 511 11,875 1,989
Destination 835 925 925
Total Price $41,420 $47,365 $47,980
Total Invoice $38,644 $45,118 $45,989

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,983
Model Year201620182018
ModelMaximaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimPlatinumBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$41,420$47,365$47,980
Adjustments for Features0-2,615-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,420$44,750$45,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$38,644$45,118$45,989
Adjustments for Features0-2,491-2,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,644$42,627$43,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$856

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201620182018
ModelMaximaLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimPlatinumBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
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  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,765$7,380$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,491-2,506

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162018
ModelMaximaLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in114.4 in
Length192.8 in197.5 in
Width73.2 in73.5 in
Height56.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested145081%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested242562%
Total Not Requested150038%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested145081%

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