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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: $38,550

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $6,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,578

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $7,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelMaximaLucerne
TrimSVSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,380 $44,460
Base Invoice $31,845 $42,681
Sport Package 2,000  
Tech Package 1,150  
Floor mats 210  
Sport Package 1,755  
Tech Package 1,009  
Floor mats 159  
Options (change) 3,360 0
Options (change) 2,923 0
Destination 810 765
Total Price $38,550 $45,225
Total Invoice $35,578 $43,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,071
Model Year20142011
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$38,550$45,225
Adjustments for Features0-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,550$44,395
Total Invoice$35,578$43,446
Adjustments for Features0-797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,578$42,649

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20142011
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,645$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-797

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20142011
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.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Lucerne specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested144048%
Total Not Requested157552%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80081%
Total Not Requested18519%

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