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Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,125

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $3,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,331

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $4,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelMaximaLucerne
TrimPlatinumSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $44,460
Base Invoice $38,212 $42,681
Floor mats 300  
Floor mats 234  
Options (change) 300 0
Options (change) 234 0
Destination 885 765
Total Price $42,125 $45,225
Total Invoice $39,331 $43,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,621
Model Year20182011
ModelMaximaLucerne
TrimPlatinumSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$42,125$45,225
Adjustments for Features-3,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,370$45,225
Total Invoice$39,331$43,446
Adjustments for Features-3,5060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,825$43,446

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20182011
ModelMaximaLucerne
TrimPlatinumSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,355$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5060

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20182011
ModelMaximaLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in115.6 in
Length192.8 in203.2 in
Width73.2 in73.8 in
Height56.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft317.0 ft3

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