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Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,970

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $5,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,195

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $5,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseMX-5 Miata
TrimCXLCXSSuperRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,280 $27,790 $32,380 $32,750
Base Invoice $24,835 $26,262 $30,599 $30,964
MP3-compatible player 545 545    
Stability control 495      
Sunroof 900 900 900  
Rear spoiler       350
Cargo net       50
Door sill trim plates       150
MP3-compatible player 452 452    
Stability control 411      
Sunroof 747 747 747  
Rear spoiler       280
Cargo net       40
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 1,940 1,445 900 550
Options (change) 1,610 1,199 747 440
Destination 750 750 750 875
Total Price $28,970 $29,985 $34,030 $34,175
Total Invoice $27,195 $28,211 $32,096 $32,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,704
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseMX-5 Miata
TrimCXLCXSSuperRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9240, 9240, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$28,970$29,985$34,030$34,175
Adjustments for Features0-425-1,450-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,970$29,560$32,580$31,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$3,610$0
Total Invoice$27,195$28,211$32,096$32,279
Adjustments for Features0-400-1,368-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,195$27,811$30,728$29,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$616$3,533$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseMX-5 Miata
TrimCXLCXSSuperRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power retractable rear window   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Front side airbags   $350
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Roll bar   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Power retractable roof section   $2000
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
HD radio   $50
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
No leather in second row   $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,450$4,875$5,900$6,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$1,450$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-400-1,368-2,380

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20082018
ModelLaCrosseMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.5 in90.9 in
Length198.1 in154.1 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft34.5 ft3

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