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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,990

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $2,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,358

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelPathfinderLaCrosse
TrimLEBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,240 $33,810
Base Invoice $37,264 $32,458
Floor mats 200  
4.0L V6 0  
Navigation system   495
Leather Group   2,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo mat   80
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Floor mats 163  
4.0L V6 0  
Navigation system   450
Leather Group   2,006
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Cargo mat   73
Panoramic sunroof   1,087
Options (change) 200 4,255
Options (change) 163 3,975
Destination 825 925
Total Price $41,265 $38,990
Total Invoice $38,252 $37,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32
Model Year20122016
ModelPathfinderLaCrosse
TrimLEBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6hp
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$41,265$38,990
Adjustments for Features-9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,335$38,990
Total Invoice$38,252$37,358
Adjustments for Features-8620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,390$37,358

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122016
ModelPathfinderLaCrosse
TrimLEBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$6,980$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8620

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122016
ModelPathfinderLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in111.7 in
Length192.3 in196.9 in
Width72.8 in73.1 in
Height72.0 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,756 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in40.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested175079%
Total Not Requested47521%

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