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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: $30,160

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,758

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMX-5 Miata
TrimCXLCXSGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $26,350
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $24,346
Rear spoiler 245 245 350
3.6L V6 1,370    
Premium Package     1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Cargo net     40
Rear spoiler 216 216 280
3.6L V6 1,206    
Premium Package     1,417
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,013
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 1,615 245 3,140
Options (change) 1,422 216 2,742
Destination 860 860 670
Total Price $32,065 $34,905 $30,160
Total Invoice $30,696 $33,532 $27,758

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,509
Model Year201120112009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMX-5 Miata
TrimCXLCXSGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine280hp V6280hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7384, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$32,065$34,905$30,160
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,065$32,605$29,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0
Total Invoice$30,696$33,532$27,758
Adjustments for Features0-2,210-571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,696$31,322$27,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$626$0

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

Model Year201120112009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMX-5 Miata
TrimCXLCXSGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Convertible top  $3000
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,250$7,550$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,210-571

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

Model Year20112009
ModelLaCrosseMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase111.7 in91.7 in
Length196.9 in157.3 in
Width73.1 in67.7 in
Height59.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

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