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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: $40,075

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $2,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,161

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $1,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderLaCrosse
TrimSLPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,410 $41,610 $30,170
Base Invoice $33,837 $38,663 $28,963
Premium Package 3,330    
Floor mats 210 210  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,700 1,700 1,295
LFX V6 engine     0
Premium 2 Group     4,695
Navigation system     895
Entertainment Package     600
Panoramic sunroof     1,195
Rear spoiler     350
Premium Package 3,087    
Floor mats 159 159  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,531 1,492 1,140
LFX V6 engine     0
Premium 2 Group     4,507
Navigation system     788
Entertainment Package     528
Panoramic sunroof     1,052
Rear spoiler     308
Options (change) 5,240 1,910 9,030
Options (change) 4,777 1,651 8,323
Destination 900 900 875
Total Price $42,550 $44,420 $40,075
Total Invoice $39,514 $41,214 $38,161

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,071
Model Year201620162012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderLaCrosse
TrimSLPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/50-18
Total Price$42,550$44,420$40,075
Adjustments for Features-2,610-3,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,940$41,410$40,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0
Total Invoice$39,514$41,214$38,161
Adjustments for Features-2,424-2,7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,090$38,421$38,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,331$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201620162012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderLaCrosse
TrimSLPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $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
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
Media drive  $15
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$8,140$8,540$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,610$3,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,424-2,7930

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162012
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.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.2 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 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft310.8 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 streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162554%
Total Not Requested137546%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested312576%
Total Not Requested100024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%

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