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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: $40,055

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $2,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,489

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelMaximaLucerne
TrimSVSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,450 $38,980
Base Invoice $31,550 $36,836
Sport Package 2,100  
Rear spoiler 0  
Tech Package 1,850  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Sunroof   900
Navigation system   1,945
Sport Package 1,821  
Rear spoiler 0  
Tech Package 1,605  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
Sunroof   747
Navigation system   1,614
Options (change) 4,845 2,845
Options (change) 4,179 2,361
Destination 760 765
Total Price $40,055 $42,590
Total Invoice $36,489 $39,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,116
Model Year20112008
ModelMaximaLucerne
TrimSVSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/50-18
Total Price$40,055$42,590
Adjustments for Features0-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,055$42,210
Total Invoice$36,489$39,962
Adjustments for Features0-357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,489$39,605

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20112008
ModelMaximaLucerne
TrimSVSuper
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,295$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-357

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20112008
ModelMaximaLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in115.6 in
Length190.6 in203.2 in
Width73.2 in73.8 in
Height57.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.4,004 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested109052%
Total Not Requested102548%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

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