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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: $41,265

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $1,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,252

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $3,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelPathfinderLaCrosse
TrimLEBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,240 $36,065
Base Invoice $37,264 $34,622
Floor mats 200  
4.0L V6 0  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
Essence Group   2,600
Driver Confidence Package 1   445
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo mat   80
Panoramic sunroof   1,550
Floor mats 163  
4.0L V6 0  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
Essence Group   2,496
Driver Confidence Package 1   405
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Cargo mat   73
Panoramic sunroof   1,410
Options (change) 200 6,215
Options (change) 163 5,785
Destination 825 925
Total Price $41,265 $43,205
Total Invoice $38,252 $41,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,836
Model Year20122017
ModelPathfinderLaCrosse
TrimLEBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/50-18
Total Price$41,265$43,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,265$41,905
Total Invoice$38,252$41,332
Adjustments for Features0-1,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,252$40,088

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122017
ModelPathfinderLaCrosse
TrimLEBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,480$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,244

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick LaCrosse features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122017
ModelPathfinderLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in114.4 in
Length192.3 in197.5 in
Width72.8 in73.5 in
Height72.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in40.0 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.2 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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