Buick LaCrosse Buick LaCrosse 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,565

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,255

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,504

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseMazda3
TrimCXLCXSSuperGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,280 $27,790 $32,380 $23,145
Base Invoice $24,835 $26,262 $30,599 $22,144
Driver Confidence Package 950 950    
Folding second row seats 275      
Stability control 495      
Sunroof 900 900 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Cargo net       50
Door sill trim plates       125
Obstacle detection, rear       495
Remote start       550
Driver Confidence Package 788 789    
Folding second row seats 228      
Stability control 411      
Sunroof 747 747 747  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260
Cargo net       40
Door sill trim plates       100
Obstacle detection, rear       396
Remote start       440
Options (change) 2,620 1,850 900 1,545
Options (change) 2,174 1,536 747 1,236
Destination 750 750 750 875
Total Price $29,650 $30,390 $34,030 $25,565
Total Invoice $27,759 $28,548 $32,096 $24,255

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Buick LaCrosse dealer quotes or Mazda Mazda3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,141
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseMazda3
TrimCXLCXSSuperGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6240, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$29,650$30,390$34,030$25,565
Adjustments for Features0-125-375-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,650$30,265$33,655$23,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$4,005$0
Total Invoice$27,759$28,548$32,096$24,255
Adjustments for Features0-117-354-1,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,759$28,431$31,742$22,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$672$3,983$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseMazda3
TrimCXLCXSSuperGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Front side airbags   $350
G-vectoring control   $100
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200 
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 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player  $50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,200$2,325$2,575$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$375$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-117-354-1,637

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082018
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in106.3 in
Length198.1 in180.3 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested52564%
Total Not Requested30036%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested52564%
Total Not Requested30036%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Buick models.