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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: $38,000

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $7,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,239

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $9,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMaximaLucerne
TrimSESuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $44,460
Base Invoice $26,229 $42,681
Platinum Edition Package 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550  
Navigation system 1,800  
Sunroof 900  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550  
Floor mats 175  
Stability control 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213  
Navigation system 1,561  
Sunroof 780  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104  
Floor mats 131  
Stability control 520  
Options (change) 8,675 0
Options (change) 7,315 0
Destination 695 765
Total Price $38,000 $45,225
Total Invoice $34,239 $43,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,029
Model Year20082011
ModelMaximaLucerne
TrimSESuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$38,000$45,225
Adjustments for Features0-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$45,040
Total Invoice$34,239$43,446
Adjustments for Features0-178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,239$43,268

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20082011
ModelMaximaLucerne
TrimSESuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure warning $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$3,380$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-178

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Lucerne features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20082011
ModelMaximaLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in115.6 in
Length193.5 in203.2 in
Width71.7 in73.8 in
Height58.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft317.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Lucerne specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%
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%

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