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Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,375

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,625

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimSupers
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,805 $17,535
Base Invoice $31,946 $16,416
CD changer, in-dash 195  
Sunroof 900  
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Satellite radio   430
Remote start   350
Rear spoiler   325
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo net   40
CD changer, in-dash 162  
Sunroof 747  
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Satellite radio   344
Remote start   280
Rear spoiler   260
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,095 5,190
Options (change) 909 4,559
Destination 750 650
Total Price $35,650 $23,375
Total Invoice $33,605 $21,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,831
Model Year20092008
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimSupers
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8156hp I4
TransmissionA4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,650$23,375
Adjustments for Features-2,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$23,375
Total Invoice$33,605$21,625
Adjustments for Features-2,1490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,456$21,625

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092008
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimSupers
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,700$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1490

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092008
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in103.9 in
Length198.1 in178.3 in
Width73.0 in69.1 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,770 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested117550%
Total Not Requested117550%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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