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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: $30,205

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,794

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseAvenirGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $26,350
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $24,346
Essence Group 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 45
Rear spoiler 415 415 350
Premium Package     1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Cargo net     40
Essence Group 2,592    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
All-weather floor mats 127 127 36
Rear spoiler 378 378 280
Premium Package     1,417
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,013
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 3,650 555 3,185
Options (change) 3,456 505 2,778
Destination 925 925 670
Total Price $38,240 $46,350 $30,205
Total Invoice $36,699 $44,505 $27,794

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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: $5,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,784
Model Year201820182009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseAvenirGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19205/45-17
Total Price$38,240$46,350$30,205
Adjustments for Features-2,210-7,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,030$39,065$30,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,035$0
Total Invoice$36,699$44,505$27,794
Adjustments for Features-2,121-6,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,578$37,510$27,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,932$0

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

Model Year201820182009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseAvenirGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Convertible top  $3000
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Total Value of Features$6,930$12,005$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,210$7,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,121-6,9950

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

Model Year20182009
ModelLaCrosseMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase114.4 in91.7 in
Length197.5 in157.3 in
Width73.5 in67.7 in
Height57.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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