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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: $39,200

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $3,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,976

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $2,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSLPlatinumCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,410 $41,610 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $33,837 $38,663 $28,414 $32,456
Premium Package 3,330      
Floor mats 210 210    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,700 1,700 1,295 1,295
Comfort and Convenience Package #2     550  
Luxury Package     1,350  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Entertainment Package     650  
Rear spoiler     245 245
Temporary spare tire     100 100
3.6L V6     1,370  
Sunroof, large     1,195 1,195
Premium Package 3,087      
Floor mats 159 159    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,531 1,492 1,140 1,140
Comfort and Convenience Package #2     484  
Luxury Package     1,188  
Navigation system     1,756 1,756
Entertainment Package     572  
Rear spoiler     216 216
Temporary spare tire     88 88
3.6L V6     1,206  
Sunroof, large     1,052 1,052
Options (change) 5,240 1,910 8,750 4,830
Options (change) 4,777 1,651 7,702 4,252
Destination 900 900 860 860
Total Price $42,550 $44,420 $39,200 $39,490
Total Invoice $39,514 $41,214 $36,976 $37,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse CXS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSLPlatinumCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$42,550$44,420$39,200$39,490
Adjustments for Features-2,760-3,1600-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,790$41,260$39,200$38,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$235$0
Total Invoice$39,514$41,214$36,976$37,568
Adjustments for Features-2,563-2,9320-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,951$38,282$36,976$37,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,331$0$93

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2016201620112011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSLPlatinumCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Total Value of Features$8,165$8,565$5,405$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$3,160$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,563-2,9320-499

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162011
ModelPathfinderLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in111.7 in
Length197.2 in196.9 in
Width77.2 in73.1 in
Height69.6 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in40.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160053%
Total Not Requested140047%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested50%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested7514%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested12517%
Total Not Requested60083%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested50%

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