Here's a comparions between 2005 Honda Accord vs 2005 Buick LaCrosse vs 2005 Nissan Altima.
Prices are as follows:
HA $28,850
BLC $28,335
NA $29,350
Engine:
HA 3.0l/V6
BLC 3.6l/V6
NA 3.5l/V6
hp/rpm
HA 240/6250
BLC 240/6000
NA 260/6000
Overall quality
HA 4
BLC 4
NA 3
Mechanical quality
HA 4
BLC 4
NA 3
Body and Interio quality
HA 4
BLC 4
NA 3
Feat and Acce quality
HA 5
BLC 5
NA 4
Overall appeal
HA 4
BLC 3
NA 3
Performance
HA 4
BLC 4
NA 3
Comfort
HA 4
BLC 3
NA3
feat and instru panel
HA 4
BLC 3
NA 3
Style
HA 3
BLC 3
NA 3
overall dependability
HA 4
BLC n/d
NA 4
Mech dependability
HA 5
BLC n/d
NA 2
Body & Interio Dependability
HA 3
BLC n/d
NA 2
Feat & Acc dep
HA 3
BLC n/d
NA 2
NHTSA SAFETY RATINGS:
Frontal Impact (Driver):
HA 5s
BLC 5s
NA 5s
Frontal Impact (Passenger):
HA 5s
BLC 5s
NA 5s
Side Impact (Front):
HA 4s
BLC 3s
NA 3s
Side Impact (Rear):
HA 4s
BLC 3s
NA 3s
Rollover Rating (2wd):
HA 4s
BLC 4s
NA 4s
5 among thebest
4 better than most
3 about average
2 the rest
n/d=No Data
5s=5 Stars given by NHTSA.
HA=Honda Accord
BLC=Buick LaCrosse
NA=Nissan Altima
Source: www.jdpower.com
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