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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: $25,155

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,363

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMazda3
TrimCXLCXSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $19,040
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $17,838
Driver Confidence Package 1,440 1,440  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550    
Rear spoiler 245 245  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650    
3.6L V6 1,370    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Tech Package     1,195
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     75
Driver Confidence Package 1,267 1,267  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484    
Rear spoiler 216 216  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572    
3.6L V6 1,206    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Tech Package     1,028
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 7,545 4,975 5,365
Options (change) 6,641 4,379 4,775
Destination 860 860 750
Total Price $37,995 $39,635 $25,155
Total Invoice $35,915 $37,695 $23,363

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,348
Model Year201120112010
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMazda3
TrimCXLCXSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$37,995$39,635$25,155
Adjustments for Features-3,390-4,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,605$34,845$25,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$35,915$37,695$23,363
Adjustments for Features-3,204-4,5560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,711$33,139$23,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$428$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112010
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMazda3
TrimCXLCXSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Total Value of Features$5,590$6,990$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,390$4,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,204-4,5560

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112010
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in103.9 in
Length196.9 in180.7 in
Width73.1 in69.1 in
Height59.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested20038%
Total Not Requested32562%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25034%
Total Not Requested47566%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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